WAR  DEPARTMENT 


OFFICE  OF  THE  CHIEF  OF  STAFF 


y  ^    OifriUC^\    L    DIVISION   OF   MILITIA   AFFAIRS 


nfantiy  Equipment  Manual 


Organized  Militia 


PEACE 


WASHINGTON 

GOVERNMENT  PRINTING  OFFICE 

1914 


War  Department, 
Office  of  the  Chief  of  vStaff, 

Division  of  Militia  Affairs, 

WasJdngton,  December  1,  lOlJf.. 
Tlic   o(|iiipment  of  Infantry   org;anization3   is   prescribed  in   this 
Manual,  which  will  tako  the  place  of  all  previous  circulai-s  and  bulle- 
tins issued  on  this  subject. 

By  order  of  the  Secretary  of  War: 

W.  W.  WOTHERSPOON, 

Major  General,  Chief  of  Staff 
Official: 

A.  L.  Mills, 

Brigadier  General,  General  Staff, 

Chief  Division  of  Militia  Affairs. 

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CONTENTS 


Pago. 

Federal  lawd  relating  to  equipment 7 

Definitions !l 

Prescribed  equipment 10 

Part  I. 

Table  1 .  Ordnauce  jn-operty.     Old  model  equipment 11 

2.  Ordnance  property.     Model  1910  equipment 1-5 

3.  Ordnance  property.     Machine-gun  equipment 18 

4.  Signal  property 21 

5.  Engineer  property.     Old  model  equipment 22 

6.  Engineer  property.     New  model  equipment 23 

7.  Medical  supplies 24 

8.  Quartermaster  property 24 

9.  Field  uniform  and  clothing  of  enlisted  men 29 

10.  Field  uniform  and  equipment  of  officers 29 

11.  Annual  allowance  of  cleaning  material 31 

12.  Quartermaster  property.     Brigade  headquarters 31 

Part  II. 

Tables  of  individual  equipment 33 

Distribution  of  intrenching  tools 39 

Surplus  kits 39 

Component  parts  of  sets  and  kits 40 

Care  of  ];iroperty 51 

Weights  of  various  articles  of  equipment 5^ 

5 


FEDERAL   LAWS    RELATING   TO    EQUIPMENT. 


The  Federal  laws  relating  to  the  equipment  of  the  Organized  Militia 
are  as  follows : 

SECTION    1661.       REVISED    STATUTES. 

(Extract.) 

Section  i.  *  *  *  Provided,  however,  That  no  State  shall  be 
entitled  to  the  benefits  of  the  appropriation  apportioned  to  it  unless 
the  number  of  regularly  enUsted,  organized,  and  uniformed  active 
miUtia  shall  bo  at  least  one  hundred  men  for  each  Senator  and  Rep- 
resentative to  which  such  State  is  entitled  in  the  Congress  of  the 
United  States.     *     *     * 

THE    AMENDED    MILITIA    LAW. 

Sec.  13.  That  the  Secretary  of  War  is  hereby  authorized  to 
procure,  by  purchase  or  manufacture,  and  issue  from  time  to  time 
to  the  Organized  Militia,  under  such  regulations  as  he  may  prescribe, 
such  number  of  the  United  States  service  arms,  together  with  all 
accessories  and  such  other  accouterments,  equipments,  uniforms, 
clothing,  equipage,  and  military  stores  of  all  kinds  required  for  the 
AiTiiy  of  the  United  States,  as  are  necessary  to  arm,  uniform,  and 
eciuip  all  of  the  Organized  Militia  in  the  several  States,  Territories, 
and  the  District  of  Columbia,  in  accordance  with  the  requirements 
of  this  act,  without  charging  the  cost  or  value  thereof,  or  any  expenses 
connected  therewith,  against  the  allotment  of  said  State,  Territory, 
or  the  District  of  C-olumbia  out  of  the  annual  appropriation  provided 
by  section  sixteen  hundred  and  sixty-one  of  the  Kevised  Statutes, 
as  amended,  or  requiring  payment  therefor,  and  to  exchange,  without 
receiving  any  money  credit  therefor,  ammunition  or  parts  thereof 
suitable  to  the  new  arms,  round  for  round,  for  corresponding  ammuni- 
tion suitable  to  the  old  arms  heretofore  issued  to  said  State,  Terri- 
tory'', or  the  District  of  Columbia  by  the  United  States:  Provided, 
That  said  property  shall  remain  the  property  of  the  United  States, 
except  as  hereinafter  provided,  and  be  annually  accounted  for  by  the 
governors  of  the  States  and  Territories  as  required  by  law,  and 
that  each  State,  Territory,  and  the  District  of  Columbia  shall,  on 
receipt  of  new  arms  or  equipments,  turn  in  to  the  War  Department, 
or  otherwise  dispose  of  in  accordance  with  the  directions  of  the  Sec- 
retary of  War,  without  receiving  any  money  credit  therefor,  and  with- 
out expense  for  transportation,  all  United  States  property  so  replaced 
or  condemned.  When  the  Organized  Militia  is  uniformed  as  above 
required,  the  Secretary  of  War  is  authorized  to  fix  an  annual  clothing 
allowance  to  each  State,  Territory,  and  the  District  of  Columbia  for 
each  enlisted  man  of  the  Organized  Mihtia  thereof,  and  thereafter 
61455°— 14 2  7 


8  INFANTKY   EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

issuos  of  clolhiiifi;  to  such  Slates,  Territories,  and  the  Distriet  of 
C'olumbia  shall  be  in  accordance  with  such  allowance,  and  the  gov- 
ernors of  th(^  States  and  Territories  and  the  commanding  general  of 
the  militia  of  the  District  of  Columbia  shall  be  authorized  to  drop 
from  their  returns  each  3"ear  as  expended  clothing  corresponding  in 
value  to  such  allowance.  The  Secretary  of  War  is  hereby  further 
authorized  to  issue  from  time  to  time  to  the  Organized  Militia, 
under  such  regulations  as  he  may  prescribe,  small  arms  and  artillery 
ammunition  upon  the  requisition  of  the  governor,  in  the  proportion 
of  fifty  per  centum  of  the  corresponding  Eegular  Army  allowance 
without  charge  to  the  State's  allotment  from  the  appropriation  under 
section  sixteen  hundred  and  sixty-one,  Revised  Statutes,  as  amended. 
To  provide  means  to  carrj-  into  effect  the  provisions  of  this  section, 
the  necessary'  money  to  cover  the  cost  of  procuring,  exchanging,  or 
issuing  of  arms,  accouterments,  equipments,  miiforms,  clothing, 
equipage,  ammunition,  and  military  stores  to  be  exchanged  or  issued 
hereunder  is  hereby  appropriated  out  of  an}''  money  in  the  Treasury 
not  otherwise  appropriated:  Provided,  That  the  sum  expended  in  the 
execution  of  the  purchases  and  issues  provided  for  m  this  section  shall 
not  exceed  the  sum  of  two  million  dollars  in  any  fiscal  year:  Pro- 
vided also,  That  the  Secretary  of  War  shall  annually  submit  to  Con- 
gress a  report  of  expenditures  made  by  him  in  the  execution  of  the 
requhemcnts  of  tliis  section. 

Sec.  14.  That  whenever  it  shall  appear  by  the  report  of  inspec- 
tions, which  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  Secretary  of  War  to  cause  to 
be  made  at  least  once  in  each  year  by  officers  detailed  by  him  for  that 
purpose,  that  the  Organized  Militia  of  a  State  or  Territory  or  of  the 
District  of  Columbia  is  sulhciently  armed,  uniformed,  and  equipped 
for  active  duty  in  the  field,  the  Secretarv'  of  War  is  authorized,  on 
the  request  of  the  governor  of  such  State  or  Territory',  to  pay  to  the 
quartermaster  general  thereof,  or  to  such  other  officer  of  the  militia 
of  said  State  as  the  said  governor  may  designate  and  appoint  for  the 
purpose,  so  much  of  its  allotment  out  of  the  said  annual  appropriation 
under  section  sixteen  hundred  and  sixty-one  of  the  Revised  Statutes, 
as  amended,  as  shall  be  necessary  for  the  payment,  subsistence,  and 
transportation  of  such  portion  of  the  Organized  Militia  as  shall 
engage  in  actual  field  or  camp  service  for  instruction,     *     *     *^ 

Sec.  17.  That  the  annual  appropriation  made  by  section  sixteen 
hundred  and  sixty-one.  Revised  Statutes,  as  amended,  shall  be 
available  for  the  purpose  of  providing  for  issue  to  the  Organized 
MiUtia  any  stores  and  supplies  or  publications  which  are  supphed 
to  the  Army  by  any  department.  Any  State,  Territory,  or  the  Dis- 
trict of  Columbia  may,  with  the  approval  of  the  Secretary  of  War, 
purchase  for  cash  from  the  War  Department,  for  the  use  of  its  militia, 
stores,  supplies,  materiel  of  war,  or  mUitary  publications,  such  as  arc 
furnished  to  the  Army,  in  addition  to  those  issued  under  the  provisions 
of  this  act,  at  the  price  at  which  they  are  listed  for  issue  to  the  Army, 
with  the  cost  of  transportation  added,  and  the  funds  received  from 
such  sales  shall  be  credited  to  the  appropriations  to  which  they 
belong  and  shall  not  be  covered  into  the  Treasury,  but  shall  be 
available  until  expended  to  replace  therewith  the  supplies  sold  to  the 
States  and  Territories  and  to  the  District  of  Columbia  in  the  manner 
herein  provided. 


DEFINITIONS. 


Field  serv-lce  includes  service  in  any  of  tlie  following  cases:  In  cam- 
paign, simulated  campaign,  or  on  the  march.  In  mobilization,  con- 
centration, instruction,  or  maneuver  camps. 

Equipment  A,  as  referred  to  herein,  is  the  equipment  for  use  in  cam- 
paign, simulated  campaign,  or  on  the  march,  and  includes  the  articles 
then  worn  on  the  person,  carried  on  horse  or  pack  mule,  and  trans- 
ported in  the  wagons  of  combat  trains  and  in  the  baggage  section  of 
field  trains. 

Equipment  B,  as  referred  to  herem,  is  the  equipment  which,  in  addi- 
tion to  equipment  A,  is  prescribed  for  the  use  of  troops  in  mobiliza- 
tion, concentration,  instruction,  or  maneuver  camps,  and  during  such 
pauses  m  operations  against  an  enemy  as  permit  of  the  better  care  of 
troops.  Equipment  B  can  accompany  or  follow  troops  only  when 
other  transportation — generally  rail  or  boat — is  available. 

Equipment  C,  as  referred  to  herein,  mcludes  every  article  necessary 
for  field  service,  and  is  therefore  the  sum  of  equipment  A  plus  equip- 
ment B. 

Armory  equiwnent,  as  referred  to  herem,  includes  those  articles 
which  are  used  Tor  the  purpose  of  armory  instruction  and  for  the  care, 
preservation,  and  storage  of  property  in  armories,  and  which,  ordi- 
narily, do  not  accompany  the  troops  into  the  field. 

Articles  distinctively  for  winter  use  are  clearly  mdicated  herein  as 
for  that  season  only.  Tlie}^  do  not  form  a  part  of  the  field  equipment 
unless  specially  ordered  by  proper  authority. 

When  troops  are  ordered  to  duty  in  campaign,  simulated  campaign^ 
or  on  the  march,  equipment  A  only,  omitting  articles  for  winter  use, 
will  be  taken.  Equipment  B,  with  such  additions  or  deductions  as 
may  be  ordered  by  proper  authority,  will  be  packed  and  marked  ready 
for  shipment,  and  will  be  left  at  the  post  or  camp  or  with  the  nearest 
quartermaster,  or  with  a  designated  officer,  to  bo  shipped  as  may  then 
or  subsequently  be  ordered. 

When  troops  are  ordered  to  duty  m  mobilization,  concentration, 
nstructiou,  or  maneuver  camps,  equipment  C,  with  such  modifications 
as  may  be  ordered  by  proper  authority,  will  be  taken. 

During  such  pauses  in  operations  as  permit  troops  to  be  given  more 
comforts  than  are  practicable  with  equipment  A  only,  the  whole  or 
part,  as  may  be  determined  by  proper  authority,  of  equipment  B 
should  be  brought  up. 

Surplus  hits  of  the  men  are  not,  in  time  of  war,  transported  in  the 
field  or  combat  trains  or  taken  along  with  troops  on  the  march.  They 
should,  however,  be  ahvays  included  in  such  part  of  equipment  B  as 
may  be  in  use  by  a  command. 

Only  so  much  of  the  equipment  of  the  medical  corps  officers  and  the 
hospital  corps  enlisted  men  attached  to  the  regiment  is  prescribed 
herein  as  is  to  be  furnished  by  the  regimental  supply  officers. 

9 


10  INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

The  yield  train  mentioned  heroin  refers  to  tlie  regimental  or  separate 
])attalion  field  train  and  does  not  include  the  part  of  the  divisional 
sanitary  train  temporarily  with  a  regiment  in  time  of  peace. 

The  exiuipmcnt  prescribed  for  the  different  units  is  based  on  the 
minimum  strength  given  in  Tables  of  Organization,  Organized 
Militia,  1914.  The  equipment  for  the  war  strength  of  the  Organized 
Militia  is  the  same  as  that  prescribed  for  the  war  strength  of  the 
Regular  Army.  Where  a  State  maintams  organizations  of  a  strength 
in  excess  of  the  prescribed  minimum  strength  the  individual  equip- 
ments of  the  men  should  be  increased  accordingly. 

Enlisted  men  detailed  to  serve  in  provisional  organizations  as 
acting  noncommissioned  officers,  mounted  orderlies,  etc.,  are  equipped 
for  those  duties. 

PRESCRIBED    EQUIPMENT. 

The  equipment  prescribed  for  the  Organized  Militia,  when  equipped 
with  which  it  will  be  considered  as  sufficiently  armed,  uniformed,  and 
equipped  for  active  duty  in  the  field  within  the  meaning  of  section  14 
of  the  mditia  law,  is  set  forth  in  Part  I  of  this  manual. 

The  equipment  prescribed  herein  is  for  the  mmimum  strength  as 
given  in  Tables  of  Organization,  Organized  Militia,  1914  (section 
VIII,  Tables  of  Organization,  United  States  Ai-my,  1914).  Wliere 
organizations  are  recruited  to  a  number  above  the  minimum  the 
number  of  articles  of  individual  equipment  will  be  increased  accord- 
ingly. This  number  may  be  computed  from  Table  of  Individual 
Equipment  given  in  Part  II  of  this  manual. 

The  equipment  for  the  Organized  ^Iditia  at  war  strength  is  pre- 
scribed m  the  tables  of  equipment  for  the  United  States  Army. 

For  equipment  of  the  camp  infirmary  attached  to  a  regiment  of 
infantry  sec  Manual  for  the  Medical  Department. 


PART  I. 
THE  PRESCRIBED  EQUIPMENT. 

Note. — Wlien  headciuarterB  and  supply  compauiea  are  organized  -without  the 
detailed  personnel  the  personal  equipment  of  these  men  should  be  omitted  from 
tlie  following  tables.  This  equipment  is  given  in  Table  of  Individual  Equipment, 
Part  II. 

Table  1.— ORDNANCE  PROPERTY.' 

[Old  model  equipment.] 


1 

2 

3 

4             5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strengtli. 

Articles. 

5 

28 

1 

05 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 
marks.) 

P  o 

111 

S2.2 

■6 
a 

to 
.2-§ 

I'i 
H 

o  o 

c3  a 
W 

1 

C3 

"o 

i 

a 

o 

O 

h 

fi.2 

ll 

so 

O    M 

Provisional  organiza- 
tions.2 

ll 

be  0 

a 
«.9 

si  0 

*-.2 

Bemarks. 

t-  a 

■O  o 
C3 

w 

d 
t»  . 

SI 

ii 

I 

a 
0 

>> 

a 

a, 

m 

Equipment  A  .3 
Bayonets 

62 

62 

4 

4 
62 

3 

62 

6 

5,580 
63 

744 
744 

48 

48 
4 
4 

744 

'     72 
744 

132 

6 

66,960 

1,512 

1 
1 

"""23' 

23 
20 

54 

1 

62 

23 

1,800 

1,134 

56' 

50 
4 
4 

50 

92 

4 

19, 200 

1,050 

6 
6 

10 

27 
6 

42 

6 

900 

483 

751 
751 
98 

98 
27 
27 

774 

167 
751 

268 

33 

88,860 

3,423 

Bayonet  scabbards. 

Bolos* 

Bolo  scabbards 

company,    see 
p.  39. 

Bridles,  cavalry 

Bridles,  watering*. . 

Bnishe:and  thongs* 

1 
1 

1 
1 

*Not  necessary  when 
cavalry  bridle, 
model  1909,  is  is- 
sued. 

Canteens,  cavalry . . 
Canteens,  infantry* 

5 

28 

1 

provided    with 
spare-part     con- 
tainer, this  num- 
ber  will   be  re- 
duced      accord- 
ingly. 

*Has  canteen  strap 
sewed  to  cover. 

*For  mounted  men 

only. 
*90  roimds  per  man. 

*21  rounds  per  man. 

Canteen  -  haversack 
straps. 

Canteen  straps,  cav- 
alry.* 

Cartridge";,  ball,  cal. 

4 
3 

56 

1 

.30.* 
Cartridtjes,  ball,  pis- 
tol, cal.  .45.* 

105 

588 

21 

'  Does  not  include  personal  ordnance  equipment  of  officers.    See  p.  29. 

2  When  the;e  organizations  cxUt  omit  equipment  in  columns  1  and  2,  and  equipment  of  battalion  ser- 
geant major  in  column  3. 

s  Articles  of  individual  equipment  of  the  soldier,  over  and  above  the  number  required  to  equip  the  actual 
number  of  enlisted  men  ol  organizations,  will  be  carried  in  equipment  B. 


XoTE.— For  price  of  articles  sec  "  Price  I.ist  of  Small  -Vrms,  etc. 


(Ordnance  publication  No.  1879.) 
11 


12 


IXFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MAXUAL. 
Table  1. — Ordnance  pi-opcrtij — Continued. 


1 

2 

3 

1 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enli.sted  .strcnstli. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

91S 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  In  the 
colinnn     of     re- 

II 
111 

m 

o  a  S 

g| 

■sg 

"3 

C3 
O 

1 

s 

o 

1^ 

as 

a 
o 

It 

Provisional  organiza- 
zations. 

Total    for    the    regiment 
(with  provisional  organi- 
zations). 

Kemarks. 

marks.) 

Hi 

d  ft 

el's 
■zip 

H 

SI 

cS 

a 

a 

c 
o 

o 

>. 
ft 
ft 

Equipment  A  — 
Continued. 

ly 
1 

20 

1 

55 
2J 

S 

55 
20 
20 
23 

23 

10 
755 

774 

14 

918 
27 

300 

918 
774 
774 

27 

36 

36 
8S5 

43 
918 

27 

27 

27 
320 

19 

3! 

"1 

91S 

i 
43  ! 

j 

774 

.30,  cavalry. 
Cartridge  belts,  cal. 
.30,  infantry. 

Cartridge  belt  sus- 

62 

62 

1 

6.5 

24 

65 
62 
62 

3 

3 

05 

' ' ' "65' 
6 

744 

744 

12 

816 
4 

288 

S16 

744 

744 

4 

4 
36 

36 

SIO 

4 

816 

4 

4 

4 

144 

50 

4 

50 
4 

4 

10 
10 

1 

33 

4 

33 
10 
10 

*1  carried    in    the 
combat  train  of 

penders. 
Company  repair 

each     battalion. 
The     remainder 

kit.* 
Cups 

5 
1 

2s 

1 
1 

carried  in  equii>- 
ment   B.    For 

Currycombs 

Drift     slides     and 

component  parts 
.    see  p.  40. 
*4  for  each  10  rifles. 

pins.* 
Forks . . 

0 

2S 

1 

Front  siaht  covers. . 

Gun  slings 

Halter  headstalls*.. 

Halter    straps    (or 

halter  tie  ropes). 

Hand  axes* 

1 

1 

1 

1 

■•■For  halter  bridles 
of  mules  of  ma- 
chine-gun    com- 
pany ,see  Table  3. 

*For  distribution  in 

Hand-axe  carriers. . 

company,    see 
p.  39. 

Haversacks 

Horse  brushes 

Ivnives 

2 
1 
5 
1 
1 
1 
10 

2S 
"m 

2 

23 

23 
23 
2! 
lOS 

4f) 

20 

50 

4 

4 

4 

100 

19 

1 

1 

50 

20 

27 
"33" 

40 

1 

1 

33 

10 

Lariats 

Lariat  straps 

Links 

Magazines,    pistol, 

extra.* 
Magazine  pockets, 

^=2  for  each  pistol. 

vrcb,  double. 
Marking  outfit  for 

1 

1 

1 

1 

13 
816 

4 

714 
84 

1 

1 
55 

23 

2!) 

*For      component 
parts  see  p.  42. 
Outfits    of    regi- 

stamping leather.* 
Marking  outfit  for 

1 

65 

62 

mental        head- 
quarters or  head- 

stamping metal.* 
Meat  cans 

28 

1 
1 

quarters       com- 
pany   in    equip- 
ment   A.     All 
others  in  cquij?- 

.    mcnt  B. 

*If   any  rifles    are 
pro\  ided       with 
spare-part  con- 
tamer  this  num- 
ber  will   be   re- 

Nose bags  (or  feed 
bags  with  grain 
bag). 

Oiler    and     thong 
cases.* 

Tick  mattocks* 

duced       accord- 
ingly. 
*For  distribution  in 

company,    see 
p.  39. 

IXF.VNTUV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 
Table  1. — Ordnance  propcrl>/ — Coiilinued. 


13 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted,  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  rerer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

is 

P 
l§. 

Iff 
III 

o  rt  C 

c 
_o 

CJ 
O 

1 

H 

o 

1^ 
£.2 

"■a 

Provisional  organiza- 
zations. 

11 
'&  0 

£-3 
®.2 

■2 -a 

Hemarks. 

marks.) 

0 

t3  p 
rt  ^ 

0 

to   • 

1  (>. 

P. 

s 
s 

\^, 

"Si 
ft 
3 

CO 

• 

Equipment  A  — 
Continued. 

;V 

SI 

4 

72 

1 

72 

20 

52 

816 

24 

744 

21 

SI 

27 

163 

3 

163 

20 

121 

91S 

24 

774 
24 

23 
12 

27 
27 
27 
24 

100 

252 

252 

918 

33 

33 

15 

27 
24 

127 
127 

riers. 

Picket  pins 

Pistols,  cal.  .45 

1 

5 

"28" 
1 

28 

2S 
28 

1 
1 

23 

51 

1 

54 

6 

29 

55 

4 

50 

1 

50 

50 
50 

"23' 
1 

23 

2 

21 

33 

*For  component 
parts  see  p.  40. 

*Includes  magazine 
pocket. 
Do. 

♦Authorized,     but 

Pistol  holsters,  cal. 

.45. 
Pistol   belts    with 

saber  ring.* 
Pistol  belts  without 

saber  ring.* 
Pouches  for  first-aid 

packet. 
Pouches    for    tele- 

5 

5 

5 

1 

1 

1 

3 

1 

2 

65 

2 

62 
2 

scopic  musket 
sight.* 
Tlifles,U.S.,cal.  .30 

20 

10 

not  required. 

Rifles,   U.    S.,  for 

telescopic  musket 
sight.* 
Eifle  scabbards . 

19 

4 

not  required. 

Kule,  2-foot*...  . 

1 

2 

8 

21 

21 
65 

i 

2' 

() 

9 

12 

4 
4 

4 
21 

96 

252 

252 

816 

6 

6 

13 

4 
24 

108 
108 

*For  disposition  in 

Saddles,  cavalry. . . 
Saddlebags,  paii'. . . 

Saddle  blankets 

Screw    drivers   for 

1 

1 
1 

1 

1 
1 

23 
23 
23 

4 
•i 

company,     see 
p.  39. 

^Authorized     but 

telescopic  musket 
sight.* 
Screw   drivers    for 

3 

1 

not  required. 
*1  for  each  8  rifles. 

U.  S.  rifles,  cal. 
.30.* 
Shovels* 

•■=For  dLstribution  in 

Shovel  carriers 

company,     s  e  0 
p.  39. 

Spoons 

5 
3 
3 

1 

1 

28 

1 
1 
1 

55 

23 

23 

1 

23 

50 
4 
4 
1 

4 

33 
6 
6 

Spurs,  pair 

Spur  straps,  pair . . . 
Stencil  outut* 

*For        component 

Surcingles  .  .  . 

1 

parts    see    p.  42. 
Outfits    of    reg- 
imental    head- 
quarters or  head- 
ciuartcrs       com- 
pany  in   equip- 
ment    A.    All 
others  in  equip- 
ment B. 

Telescopic  musket 

•'■Authorized    but 

sights.* 
Wire  cutters* 

19 
19 

not  required. 
*For  distribution  in 

Wire-cutter  carriers 

company,    see 
p.  39. 

14 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 
Table  1. — Ordnance  property — Continued. 


1 

2         3 

4 

.5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strengtli. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

81 C 

55            50 

33 

918 

{Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

- o 
53  £:  o 

•d 

a 

n 

H 

«  2 

1 

C3 
O 
>, 

a 

o 

O 

li 

li 

I.  >. 

•So 
II 

Provisional  organi- 
zation.;. " 

Total    for    the    regiment 
(with  provisional  organi- 
zations). 

Remarks. 

marks.  ) 

CI 

CS  S 

tx 

1 

s 

8 

"Ec 
C 

3 

Equipment  B. 

Cleaning  rods,  joint- 
ed.* 

8 
8 

6 
1 

1 

90 

96 

72 
12 
12 

1 

36 

1,200 

96 

48 

00 

4S 
48 

3 
3 

2 
1 
1 

1 
1 

1 

100 
100 

75 
13 
13 
3 
38 
1.300 
104 
52 

*Carri2J  in  surplus 

kit     bags.    See 
p.  40. 

Armory  equipment. 

190.3.  rifle. 
Arm  chests,  sallery 
practice  rifle. 

1903  rifle.* 
Arm  locker  for  pis- 
tols, cal.  .45.* 

1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

l*Sec     "  Protection 
1     from  theft, "p. 56. 

3 

100 

8 

4 

8 

4 
4 

1 

100 

3 

4 

3 

4 
4 

190S.* 

Cartridge    holders, 
cal.  .22. 

Cleaning    brushes, 
cal.  .22. 

Cleaning  rods,  cal. 
.22. 

Cleaning  rods,  bar- 
rack, cal.  .30. 

1 

100 
52 

Rifles,  U.  S.,  gal- 
lery practice,  cal. 
.22. 

52 

INFANTKV    EQL'n'MHNT    AtAXUAL. 
Table  2.     ORDNANCE  PROPERTY.' 

[Model  1910  Cfiuinniciit .] 


15 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

0 

7 

8 

9 

Enllstea  strcngtli. 

5 

28 

1 

05 

810 

55 

50 

33 

91S 

■-  1 

^ 

*j  , 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
«'Oliimn     of     re- 

u. ° 

1% 

d 
o 

3 

at  ^ 

■a 

I'rovisional  or 
zations.2 

,'ani- 

tc  0 

Remarks. 

mark  s.'* 

tr 

^ 

a 

C3 

u* 

" 

>-, 

C 

a  S 

a 

^1 

o 

*-  o 

^^• 

"1  . 

p. 

,   0   . 

>> 
a 

3 

5f1 

8 

v2  "■■' 

<u  <j3  C 

C 

c9 

IP 

S 

3s 

«8 

S8 

p. 

O^.^N 

« 

sq 

w 

u 

fr^- 

W 

!^ 

M 

H 

Equipment  A .' 

1 

12 

1 

1 

14 

*1    carried    in    the 

combat  train  ol 

each     battalion. 

The     remainder 

carried  in  equii>- 

ment    B.    For 

component  parts 

see  p.  41. 

02 

741 

1 

0 

751 

Bayonet  seahbards. 

02 

744 

1 

6 

751 

Bolos  * 

i 

48 

50 

98 

*For  distribution  in 

company,  see 

p.  39. 

4 

4S 
4 

'23' 

50 
4 

98 
27 

Bridles,  eavalrj' 

1 

1 

Bridles,  watering*  . 

1 

1 

4 

23 

4 

27 

*Not  .necessary 
when  cavalry 
bridle.modell909 
is  issued. 

Brashes  and  thongs 

* 

02 

744 

20 

10 

774 

*If  an.v  rifles  are  pro- 
vided with  spare- 

part    container 

this  number  will 

be    reduced    ac- 

cordingly. 

fans,  bacon 

0 

'28 

1 

Go 

810 

00 

50 

33 

918 

Cans,  condiment... 

0 

28 

1 

05 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

Canteens  * 

5 

28 

1 

05 

810 

55 

50 

33 

918 

*Canteen  with  can- 
teen cover  car- 
ried in  saddle 
bags  by  moiuited 
men. 

Canteen  covers 

a 

2S 

1 

65 

SIC 

55 

50 

33 

918 

Cartridges,  ball,  eal. 
.30.* 

0,200 

74, 400 

2,000 

10,200 

1,000 

96,600 

*100  rounds  per 
man. 

Cartridges,  ball,  pis- 

105 

588 

21 

03 

1.512 

1,134 

1,050 

483 

3,423 

*21  rounds  per  man. 

tol,  eal.  .45.* 

Cartridge  belts,  di.;- 

02 

744 

1 

10 

(00 

mounted. 

Cartrid.ge  belts, 

19 

19 

mounted. 

Cnps 

5 

1 

28 

1 

1 

65 

816 
4 

55 
23 

50 
20 

33 

918 
43 

Currycombs 

Drift    slides     and 

24 

288 

8 

4 

300 

*4  for  eacli  10  rine.;. 

pins.* 

Feed  bags 

1 
5 

"is' 

1 
1 

'  "cs' 

02 

4 

S16 

744 

4 

23 
55 
20 
23 

20 
50 

'26 

"'"33' 
10 

43 

918 
774 
43 

Forks 

Front  sight  covers.. 

Grain  bags 

1 

1 

C.un  slings 

02 

744 

20 

io 

774 

1  foes  not  include  personal  ordnance  equipment  of  officers.    Sec  p.  29. 

^  When  these  organizations  exist  omit  equipment  in  columns  1  and  2,  and  equipment  of  battalion  ser- 
geant major  in  column  3. 

8  Articles  of  individual  equipment  of  the  soldier,  over  and  above  the  number  required  to  equip  the  actual 
number  of  enlisted  men  of  organizations,  will  be  carried  in  equipment  B. 


61455°— 14- 


-3 


16 


INFAXTEY    EQUIPMENT    MAX  UAL. 
Table  2. — Ordnance  ^Jj'op?;-^^/— ConlLnued. 


1 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted,  strengtli. 

5 

28 

1 

6.5 

S16 

53 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

it 
11 

Ifl 

■3  S"^ 
5'SjS 

.i'i 

0  cj  e 

03 

P5 

|| 

13  0 
.2'"5 

■gg 

c 
.0 

"3 

a 
.a 

C5 

0 

>> 

C3 

a 
0 

a. 2 

"'3 

■^  0 

.23 

0  to 

Provisional  organi- 
zations. 

Total .  for    the    regiment 
(with  provisional  organi- 
zations). 

Remarks. 

marks.) 

3  a 

is 

0 

ii 
Si 

P. 

a 
3 

>. 

p. 
3 

M 

Ft/uipmcnt.  A  — 
Continued. 

Halter  headstalls  ■'■'■ . 

Halter  tie  ropea 

Hand  axes  * 

1 
1 

1 
1 

:i" 

3 

05 

05 
0 

4 
4 

36 

36 

SIO 

4 

S16 

4 

4 

4 

141 

23 
23 

4 
4 

27 
36 

36 

8.S5 

43 

918 

27 

27 

27 

326 

19 

3 

15 

91.8 

774 

8P5 
84 

S4 

27 
163 
103] 

20) 

1 
1C3 
918 

*For  halter  bridles 
of  mules  of  ma- 
chine gun  com- 
pany, sec  Table 

a. 

*For  distribution  in 

Hand-axe  carriers . . 

company,  sc© 
p.  39. 

Haversacks 

Horse  brushes 

Knives 

i 
5 
1 

1 
1 
10 

28 

'"'is' 

"56' 

...... 

1 
1 
1 
1 

32 
2? 
55 
23 
23 
23 
lOS 

19 

1 

1 

55 
20 

32 

46 

20 

50 

4 

4 

4 

100 

27 
' ' '33" 

"46" 

Lariats 

Lariat  straps 

Links.. 

Magazines,    pistol, 

extra.* 
Magazine  pocket;, 

*2  for  each  pistol. 

web,  double. 

1 
1 

1 

13 

xlO 
741 

SIO 

S4 

SI 

4 
72 
52 

20 

1 

72 
816 

1 

1 
50 

40 

1 

1 

3'i 
10 

*For        component 
parts,  see  p.  42. 
Outfits    of   regi- 
mental  h  e  a  d  - 
quarters  or  hcad- 
quarters   com- 
pany   in    equip- 
ment    A .       All 
others  in  equip- 
ment B. 
Do. 

stamping  leather.* 
Marking  outfit  for 

1 

f)5 

62 

Co 
" 

.... 
2 

1 

stamping  metal.* 
Meat  cans 

2S 

1 

Oiler    and    thong 

*If  anv  rifles  arc  pro- 
vided with  spare- 
part  container, 
this  number  will 
be  reduced  ac- 
cordingly. 

*For  distribution  in 

cases.* 

Pack  carriers 

Pick  mattocks"' 

2 

2s 

Pick-mattock  car- 

company, see 
p.  39. 

riers. 
Picket  pins 

1 
5 

2S 
2S 

1 
2's 
28 

1 
1 

1 

23 
54 
29 

6. 

54 

55 

4 

50 
50 

1 

50 
50 

"23' 
2 

23 

33 

Pistols,  cal.  .45 

Pistol  belt  without 

saber  ring.* 
Pistol    belt    wilh 

saber  ring.* 
Pistol  cleaning  kit  *. 

♦Includes  maguzina 
ixjckct. 

*For  componcnl 
parts,  see  p.  40. 

Pistol  holsters,  cal. 

.45. 
Pouches  for  first-aid 

packet. 

5 

1 
1 

3 

05 

INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 
Table  2. — Ordnance  propcrlij—i^ouihwiod. 


17 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

C 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

In 

1 

3  £.2 

3 

li 

.5-3 
a  o 
.2^ 

li 

c" 

,o 
"3 
a 
rt 
o 

a 

a 

s 

o 

l.| 

•So 

o  « 

Trovisional  organi- 
zations. 

Total    for    the    regimen" 
(with  provisional  organi- 
zations). 

llemarkj 

marks.) 

«  s 
pa 

a-a 

-3  p 

a  ^ 

3 
^    . 

^  a 

Sa 
%° 

i 

a 

8 

ft 
p. 

a 

Equipment  A  — 
Continued. 

Pouches    for    tele- 

2 

02 
2 

21 

7H 
24 

24 

774 
24 

19 
27 
27 
27 
24 

100 

252 

252 

918 

33 

33 

15 

27 
12 

24 
127 

127 

100 
ICO 

75 

♦Authorized,    but 

scopic  musket 
sight.* 
Rifles,U.S.,cal...30. 

20 

10 

not  reciuircd. 

Kifles,  U.   S.,  for 

::::::i::;:; 

Do. 

telescopic  musket 
sight.* 

19 
23 
23 
23 

Saddles,  cavalry 

Saddle  bags,  pairs. . 
Saddle  blanlcets 

1 
1 

1 

1 
1 
1 

2 

8 

21 

21 
65 

i' 

i' 

2 
9 

9 

S 
S 

6 

4 

4 

4 

24 

90 

252 

252 

816 

6 

6 

13 

4 
12 

24 
108 

108 

90 
90 

4 
4 
4 

Do. 

telescopic  musket 
sight.* 
Screw    drivers    for 

1 

3    

1 

*1  for  each  8  rifles. 

U.   S.  rifle,   cal. 
.30.* 
Shovels  *  . . . . 

*For  distribution  in 

Shovel  carriers . . . 

1 

company,  seo 
p.  39. 

Si>oons 

0  1     2.S 

1 
1 
1 

55 

23 

23 

1 

23 

50 
4 
4 
1 

4 

33 
6 
6 
1 

Spurs,  pairs 

Spur  straps,  pairs.. 
Stencil  outfit  * 

3 
3 
1 

. 

*For        component 

Surcingles.. 

1 

1 

parts,  see  p.  42. 
Outfits  of  regi- 
mental h  e  a  d  - 
quarters  or  head- 
quarters c  0  m  - 
pany  in  equip- 
ment A.  All 
others  in  equip- 
ment B. 

*For  disposition  in 
company,  seo 
p.  39. 

♦Authorized,    but 

Telescopic  musket 

sights.* 
Wire  cutters  *  . . . 

19 
19 

3 
3 

2 

not  required. 
*For  distribution  in 

AV ire-cutter  carriers 

company,  so« 
p.  39. 

Equipment  B. 
Cleaning  rods. 

1 

1 

1 

♦Carried  in  surplus 

jointed.* 

kit  bags.  See 
p.  40. 

Armory  equipment . 
Arm  chests,  model 

1903  rifle. 

18 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 
Table  2. — Ordnance  property — Continued. 


Articles. 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column  of  re- 
marks.) 


A  rmory  equipment— 
Continued. 

Arm  chests,  gallery 
practice  rifle. 

Arm  locker,  model 
1903  rifle.* 

Arm  locker  for  pis- 
tols, cal.  .45.* 

Arm  racks,  model 
1908.* 

Cartridge  holders, 
cal.  .22. 

Cleaning  brushes, 
cal.  .22. 

Cleaning  rods,  cal. 
.22. 

Cleaning  rods,  bar- 
rack, cal.  :m. 

Ramrods,  cal.  .22... 

Rifles,  U.S.  gallery 
practice,  cal.  .22. 


C3  r) 

■oZ.  ■ 

St:  « 
a)  to 

OS'S 

So  9 '3 

<u  c3  n 


2  3      1-4  .'i  0  T 


Enlisted  strength. 


3 
100 

s 

4 

S 

4 
4 


12 

12 

1 

33 

1,200 

90 

48 

90 

48 
48 


50 


Provisional  organi- 
zations. 


erg 
•3  q 


1 
1 
1 
1 

too 

8 


a  tB 


100 

52 
52 


Remarks. 


*S  e  e     "Protection 
from  theft,"  p.  56. 


Table  3.— ORDNANCE  PROPERTY. 

EQUIPMENT   A. 

Machine-Gun  Equipment  for    Machine-Gun  Company. 


PART    1,    CLASS    4,    SECTION    1. 

Pack  harness: 

12  aparejos,  model  of  JDll. 
12  blinders,  model  of  1910. 
12  coronas,  model  of  1910. 
12  cruppers,  model  of  1910. 

16  halter  bridles,  model  of  1910  (with  leather  and  rope  reins,  8  each)- 
12  sobrejalmas,  model  of  1910. 
12  aparejo  cinches,  model  of  1910. 
l*'or  automatic  machine  rifles,  caliber  .30,  model  1909,  special  pack  equipivicui : 
20  ammunition  hangers. 

4  broad  hatchet  head  cases. 

4  cooling  sponge  covers. 
12  pack  frames,  model  of  19J 1 . 

4  picket  pins. 

4  picket-pin  eyes. 

4  picket-rope  sections. 

4  rifle  cases. 

4  rifle  hangers. 

2  rigging  covers. 
200  Manila  rope,  ^-inch,  feet. 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  19 

I'AKT    I,    fl.AHS   9,    SKCTION    6. 

12  HaclcUe  blankets,  olive  drab. 

rAKT    I.    CI-ASS    i,    SKCTION    1. 

Pack  oullit,  model  of  1911,  for  antoinatic  niachiiu'  rifle,  <'alilH'r  .30,  model  of  1909: 
4  broad  halcheta. 
1  pick  mattocks. 
12  shovel.^,  .short  handled. 
4  wire  ciitlera. 
1  chests  for  supplies. 

1  chests  for  tools. 

2  supply  sacks  for  leather  and  spare  parts. 
2  rules,  boxwood,  2  feet,  4-fold. 

Spare  parts  for  pack  harne.ss:_ 

4  aparejo  top  sticks,  2  right,  2  left. 

4  aparejo  boot  sticks,  2  right,  2  left . 

4  aparejo  ribs,  sets  (set  of  10),  4  latigo  straps. 
Spare  parts  for  pack  fram.es,  model  1911: 

8  side  braces. 

4  pack  frame  pins. 

4  strap  loop  devices. 

4  Buperframes. 

2  hook  liinges. 

2  arches. 

2  side  bars. 

2  brace  bars. 

2  side  bar  boards. 

2  brace  bar  boards. 
20  split  pins,  0.156  (^)  by  0.625. 
Spare  parts  for  ammunition  hangers: 

4  rear  top  braces. 

4  side  braces,  2  right,  2  left. 

2  quick  release  de\'ices. 

2  five-sided  strap  loops,  \nih  4  strap  fastener?,  style  1. 

8  holding-dovm  clips. 

2,  1.5  by  1.5  strap  loops,  with  rollers. 

2,  2  by  1.25  strap  loops,  with  rollers  and  4  strap  fasteners,  style  1 . 

8,  1  by  0.5  strap  loops. 
Spare  parts  for  rifle  hanger: 

2  diagonal  braces. 

2  \ipper  frame  braces. 

2  hanger  bars. 

2  ammunition  box  rests. 

2   frame  limbs,  front  f  drilled  for  front  and  rear),  with  four  1  by  0.5  strap  loop«, 
assorted. 

2  rifle  hanger  hasps. 

2  rifle  hanger  hasp  locks. 

2  rifle  hanger  links,  clasps  and  clasp  plates,  assorted. 

4  rifle  hanger  clevises,  with  clcA-is  pins  and  split  pins,  assorted. 
Spare  rivets: 

60,  0.187  i-^)  by  0.5,  roimd  head. 
80,  0.187  {-^)  by  0.875,  round  head. 
20,  0.187  (^)  by  1.25,  round  head. 
50,  0.25  by  0.75,  round  head. 
12,  0.25  by  1.75,  round  head. 

PAUT   1,    CLASS    X,    SKCnON   0. 

Saddlers'  tools: 

3  awl  blades,  hames.s  as.sortcd. 
1  awl,  seat,  handled. 
1  compass,  6-inch. 

1  edge  tool,  No.  2. 

2  extra  blades,  with  followers,  for  draw  gauge. 
1  gauge,  draw,  brass. 

1  hammer,  No.  ,3,  riveting. 


20  INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

Saddlers'  tools — Continued. 
3  handles,  awl,  flat. 
1  knife,  round. 
1  needle  case,  leather. 
1  needles,  harness.  No.  4,  papers. 
1  needles,  harness,  No.  5,  papers. 
1  needles,  harness.  No.  0,  papers.  ' 
1  nippers,  cutting,  10-inch. 

1  oilstone,  unmounted. 

2  punches,  hand,  Nos.  4  and  G,  oval. 
1  punch,  revohing,  4  tubes. 

1  rivet  set. 

1  rule,  boxwood,  2-foot,  4-fold. 

1  shoe  knife,  No.  76,  square  point. 

1  thimble. 

1  tool,  claw. 

1  tool  kit. 

1  stitching  clamp. 

PART   I,    CLA.SS   IV,  SECTION'   1. 

4  automatic  macliinc  rifles,  caliber  .30,  model  of  1909,  fitted  vnth  telescopic  sight 

bracket.     (With  new  model  breech  block  and  extractor.) 
4  barrel  cases,  each  containing  1  spare  barrel,  complete. 
4  pairs  mittens,  with  asbestos  palms. 
4  cooling  sponges. 

2  Weldon  range  finders. 

2  pouches  for  Weldon  range  finder. 

2  steel  tape,  100-feet 

2  spare  part  cases,  each  containing: 

3  extractors. 

3  extractor  springs. 
2  actuator  springs. 
2  feed  piece  springg 
1  firing  pin. 
1  breechblock. 

1  fermeture  nut. 

2  feed  pieces. 

1  rear  sight,  complete. 

1  front  sight,  complete. 

2  spare  stocks. 

1  copper  hammer. 
1  drift. 

1  screw  driver. 

16  cleaning  brushes. 

2  gas  cyUnder  cleaners. 
1  grease  brush. 

1  grease  pot. 
4  gunner's  pouches,  each  containing: 
1  extractor. 
1  extractor  spiing. 
1  extractor  dismounting  tool. 
1  sear  spring. 
1  cartridge  stop. 
1  cartridge  stop  holder. 
1  cartridge  stop  spring. 
1  ejector. 
1  ejector  cap. 
1  ejector  spring. 
1  firing  pin. 
1  locking  nut. 
1  locking  screw. 
1  dismounting  wrench. 
1  hand  extractor. 

1  ejector  key. 

2  cleaning  brushes. 

1  cleaning  brush  holder. 
1  cleaning  rod,  complete. 


INFANTIU    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 


21 


1  rammer. 

1  defective  cartridge  extractor. 

1  oil  can. 
S  loading;  tool  cases,  each  containing: 

i  pair  pliers. 

i  screw  driver. 

1  resizing  tool. 

1  loading  tool  (with  (wo  handlers). 
100  cut  patches,  Tampa  flannel. 
100  cut  patches.  Canton  flannel. 
61  ammunition  boxes. 
C40  feed  strips. 

PART   I,  CLAS.S  VII,  SECTION   1. 

4  telescopic  musket  sights,  model  of  1908. 

4  screw  drivers  for  telescopic  musket  sight. 

4  pouches,  model  1911,  for  telescopic  musket  sight. 

PART   I,  CLASS   X,  SECTION   1.^ 

2  arm  chests  for  automatic  machine  rifle,  caliber  .30,  model  of  1909. 
Table  4.— SIGNAL  PROPERTY. 

EQUIPMENT  A. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65     1     816 

i 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

— 2 

o  "•. 

"SMC 

a 

6e 
|B 

Is 

II 

si  a 

o  o 

o 

1 

a 
"o 
>, 

1 

a 

o 

O 

S  o 

■^  o 
1_  >> 

■So 

.-3 

O  tn_ 

Provisional  organiza- 
tions. 

11 

Eco 
0  ft^ 

Remarks. 

marks.) 

o 

c3  a 
^  o 

O 

tJ3    . 

2 

>> 

n 
o 

t». 

ft 
ft 

Kits,    llac;,    2-foot, 

1       i 

*9 

2 

11 

21 

46 

26 
1 

*Oarried  by  mount- 

standard (2  flags 
each). 
Kits,    flag,    2-foot, 

*2 

2 

*2 

21 
21 
2t 

ed  orderlies. 
*Carried  by  musi- 

infantry   (1    flag 
each). 

Kits,   flag,  sema- 
phore (2  flags 
each). 

Glasses,  field,  type 
A  (or  type  13). 2 

Glasses,  field,  type 

C.2 

19 

;i 

2 
1 

cians. 

*Do. 

1        • 

•  Armory  equipment. 

-  Not  to  DO  used  hi  lieu  of  personal  field  glasses  of  officers. 


For  ofTiccrs'equipmcnt  see  p.  29. 


22  I2fFANTHY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

Table  5.— ENGINEER  PROPERTY. 

[Old  model  equipment.] 

EQUIPMENT  A. 

Note. — Organizations  will  be  equipped  with  either  old  or  new  model  equipment.    Old  model  equipment 
will  bo  issued  until  exhausted. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

§2.2 

■6 

a 

§1 

§ 
1 

(S 
O 

1 

s 

o 

1^ 
fi.2 

Provisional  organi/.a- 
tions.» 

II 

MO 
1-  C3 

B 

®.2 

a  ^•■^- 
3'2d 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

90 

Kcmarks. 

marks.) 

IS 

1 

s 

p 
>-. 
p. 

3 

- 

Note  book,  field.*. . 

1 

1 

1 

1 

2 

1 
1 

1 

*0 

4 

4 
4 

4 

8 

4 
4 

72 

1 

1 
1 

1 

2 

I 
1 

6 

Sketching  cases*... 
Prismatic  compass- 
es.* 

train. 
*Do. 

*Do 

*Do. 

nometers.* 
Rectangular  p  r  o- 

tractors.* 
Pace  tallies  * 

*Do. 

*Do. 

lieconnaiss  a  n  c  o 

*Do. 

pads.* 
V/atch  compasses*. 

*6 

6 

geants. 

'  When  headquarters  company  is  equipped  omit  equipment  in  column  1. 


INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  23 

Table  6.— ENGINEER  PROPERTY. 

[Now  model  equipment.] 

EQUIPMENT  A. 

Note.— OrRanizat  ions  will  be  equipped  with  either  old  or  now  model  equipment.    Old  model  equipment 
will  be  issued  until  exhausted. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

Articles. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

II 
§£.§ 

»  C3  C 

T3 

a 

:§« 

fi 

•gg 

d 

1 
a 
o 
>. 

a 

C3 
ft 

a 

o 

£.| 
■^  o 

^&' 

•So 

If 

Provisional  organiza- 
tions.' 

1'^ 

fi  M 

|:i 

> 

O  fti/i 

Remarks. 

marks.) 

13 
to 

.a  a 

a 

C3 
ft 
fi 
p 

>. 
ft 
ft 

Alidade* 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 
1 
1 

12 
2 
0 

72 

2 
0 

2 
2 
2 

2 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

12 
2 
6 

72 

2 
6 

2 
2 
2 

2 

6 

4 

4 
4 

4 

4 

4 
4 
4 

48 
8 
24 

288 

8 
24 

8 
8 
8 

8 

1 

1 
1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

1 

12 
2 
0 

72 

2 

6 

2 
2 
2 

2 

6 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 
4 

4 

48 

8 

24 

288 

8 
24 

8 
8 
8 

8 

90 

♦Carried  in  combat 

train. 
*Do 

Board,  sketchinc;.*. 

Chest,   sketching 

*Do 

outfit.* 
Clinometer,  service, 

*Do 

with  case.* 
Holder,  timing 

*Do 

pad.* 
Pace  tally  * 

*Do 

Pencil  pocket* 

*Do 

Tripod,  wood,  fold- 

mg.* 
Supplies:* 

Celluloid  sheets 

*Do 

"■■Carried  in  combat 
train-     1    year's 
supply. 

Erasers,  rubber 

Pads,  timing. . . 

Paper,  sketch- 

ing bo  a  r  d, 
sheets. 
Pencils,  blue. . . 

Pencils,  draw- 

ing, H. 
Pencils, green. . 

Pencils,  red. 

Protectors, 

::;::::::: 

pencil  point. 
Tape,  adhesive, 

rolls. 
Compasses,  watch. . 

G 

0 

I  When  headquarters  company  is  equipped  omit  equipment  in  column  1. 
61455°— 14 4 


24 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 


Table  7.- MEDICAL  SUPPLIES. 

EQUIPMENT  A. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

0 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

^ 

^  , 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

fefci 

t:8 
|g 

la 

.2 
5 

T'rovisional  organiza- 
tions. 

MO 

^2 

Remarks. 

marks.) 

^ 

M'^ 

nS 

C3 

*■■  o 
•22 

O  M 

I-. 

p 

c 

.fe 

d 

II 

is 

^g 
c3  el 

ft 

-O  o 

a 
P. 
S 
S 

s 

^1^ 

5     P,^y^ 

£3 

« 

n 

W 

^J 

H-^ 

SI 

S 

M 

c-i 

First-aid  packets... 

5 

28 

1 

65 

SI  6 

55 

50 

33 

91S 

Hand  litters  * 

1 

12 

1 

13 

*Carried  in  combat 
train. 

1 

Table  8.— QUARTERMASTER  PROPERTY. 

EQUIPMENT  C. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

S 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

RemLir]:s. 

"B"indicatesthat 
the  article  forms 
a  part  of  equip- 
ment B.    Other 
articles     form  a 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

:-" A 

11 

:^  3 

-?«   • 

221 

2-§'S 
|£.§ 

a>  c3  C 

to 

w 

a 
o 

3 

C3 

.a 

c3 

o 

>> 
a 

a 

o 

O 

1.2 

"•a 

^  o 
■2S 

li 

Provisional  organiza- 
tions. 2 

.it" 

M  0 

a 
©.0 

marks.) 

3  ft 

3 

M    . 
■    t-> 

SI 

if 

c 

cl 
ft 

S 
0 
0 

t>. 
ft 
ft 
a 
w 

part    of    equip- 
ment  A ,  unless 
otherwise  noted. 

Axes  and  heh'cs 

Bags,  nose  ='■ 

Bags, surplus  kit*.. 

Bags,  water,  steril- 
izing. 

Bars,    mo.squito, 
single.* 

Baton  * 

1 

3 

1 
5 

1 

*s 

-•1:  2 

50 
3 

113 

14 
.SI  6 

1 

,S16 
816 

2 

*4 

2 

5 

1 
33 

56 

127 

15 

918 

1 

918 
918 

*  Carried   in   com- 
bat train. 

*  For  riding  mules 
and  sanitary 
pack  mule. 

*ror  contents  and 

packing  .see  p.  40, 

B. 
f*  One  for  each  man 

in  equipment  B. 
■^One  for  each  two 

m^n    in    equip- 
{    ment  A. 

*  For  drum  major 
only. 

*B. 

4 

1 
28 

1 

2S 
28 



1 

0 

1 

65 

1 

1 

55 
55 

7 

1 
59 

Bedsacks  (or  cots)  * 
Blankets,  o.  d 

5 

1 
1 

65 
C5 

50 

50 

.%3 
33 

1  Officers'  equipment,  except  tentage,  is  not  included  in  this  table. 

2  When  ihosc  organizations  arc  equipped  omit  articles  in  column.s  1  and  2, and  equipment  of  battalion 
sergeant  major  in  column  3. 

Note.— For  price  of  articles  .see  the  annual  price  list  of  clothing  and  equiparc  which  is  piiblislicd  in  gen- 
eral orders  of  the  War  Department. 


INFAXTKV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 


25 


Table  S—Qi(artcrmash'r  jiropcriy — ('ontiiuKHl. 
EQUIPMKNT  C— Continuca. 


1          2 

3 

4 

5       1      0 

1 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

Articles. 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

5 

28 

1 

Co 

810 

53 

50           33 

918 

Uemarkd. 
"  B"  indicates  that 

si 

■3—     ■ 

g  £.2 

a;  c3  S 

a 

CD 

n 

.a  (u 

a 

C.2 

=  .l 

•?  S 
^.§ 

a 

C3 

o 

c 

03 
P. 
B 

o 

<u  a 
S.2 

§?! 

'3 

■^  o 
■2° 

Provisional  organiza- 
zations. 

bflO 

0.2 

.If 

the  articl<!  forms 
a  part  of  co.uip- 
ment  B.    Other 
articles    form    a 

marks.) 

e3  a 

a 

3 
P. 

a 

o 

t^ 

P. 
ft 
3 
CO 

part    of    cquip- 
nxent   A,  unl0K.s 
olherwis3  noted. 

Bridles,  riding  * 2 

Brooms,  com  * 

2 
14 

1 

1 

42 
24 
14 

14 
14 

6 
1 

9 

0 
43 
15 

2 

2 

43 

45 
24 
15 

15 
15 

*  For  riding  mules. 

1 
1 

3 
1 

3 

1 

2 
I 

*B. 

B  ox ,  foot  dressing* . 

1 

1 
1 

3 

*For  contends  sec 

•) 

*  For  riding  mulc-s 

Brushes,  scrub- 
bing.* 
Buckets,  g.  i 

1 

3 

3 
3 

2 
3 

2 
3 

and  sanitary 
pack  mule. 
*  P.. 

Can,  drinking  wa- 
ter.* 

Can,  garbage  * 

Can,  night  urinal  *. 
Candles  (if  mineral 

1 

1 
1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

1 

1 
1 

i 

1 

1 

1 

1 
i 

*B. 

*B. 
*B. 

*  Necessary   Lssues 

oil  is  not  issued).* 

1 
1 
1 

1 

1 
1 

1 

14 
14 
14 
14 

14 

14 
14 
39 
39 
14 
1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

15 
15 
15 
15 

15 

15 
15 
43 
4;i 
15 

under  a:  R.  1215. 
*  For   components 

with  equipment.* 

Colors: 

Infantry,  regi- 
mental, with 
case,  staff, 
cord  and  tas- 
sels. 

National,  silk, 

1 
1 

and  division  into 
equipments      A 
and  B  see  p.  43. 

1 

with  case, 
staff,     cord 
and  tassels... 

1  



ice,withcasc, 
staff,    cord 
and  tassels. 
Cooking      utensils 
(march  kit): 

Cake  turner 

Cleaver,  meat.. 

Flour  sieve 

Fork,   meat, 
large. 

Knife,  meal, 
large. 

Ladle,  soup 

Fire  irons,  set.. 

Kettles,  camp. . 

Pans,  bake 

Pans,  dish 

Combs,  cun'y* 

Cot.'5(orbedsacks)* 
Covers,  mule,  blan- 
ket lined.* 

1 

1 
1 

1 

1 
1 

1 
1 
1 
1 

1 
1 
1 

1 

1 

1 
1 

2 
1 

1 
1 
1 
1 

1 

1 
1 
3 
3 

1 

1 
1 
1 

1 

1 
1 
3 
3 

1 

1 
1 
1 

1 

1 

1 

1 
2 
2 

1 

1 
1 

1 
1 

1 

1 
1 
2 
2 

1 

*  For  riding  mules 

and  sanitary 
pack  mule. 
*B. 

01 

12 

S7 

■A) 

ua 

111 

*  For   each    mule. 
For    winter   use 
only. 

26 


INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 


Table  8. — Quartermaster  properly — Continued. 
EQUIPMENT  C— Continued. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

Remarks. 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  tlie 
column     of     re- 

—  o 

w. 
Ill 

§£.2 

SfSa 

■d 

pq 

ll 

.5-2 
la 

a' 
0 

1 

<s 
0 

s 

1 

0 

-t-3       • 

gg 

a -2 

""  3 

S  M 

•2  0 

Ow 

Provisional  organi- 
zations. 

go 

.§§> 
Sbo 

a 
g.2 

0  . 

»-  *-  .^ 

P  ft  yl 
^  rH  p 

t:  0 

lEl 

the  article  forms 
a  part  of  equip- 
ment B.    Other 
articles    form    a 

marlcs.) 

=>  ft 

W 

a 

3 

SI 

ii 

(A 

ft 

a 

8 

ft 
ft 

3 

m 

part    of     equip- 
ment   A,  unles5 
otherwise  noted. 

Desks,  fieldj  small  * 

3 

1 

15 

1 

1 
1 

2 

16 
1 

98 

127 

28 

32 

22 

360 

3 
21 

16 

91S 

1 

56 

5,060 

*  For  contents  see 

Farrier's  instru- 

p. 43. 

*  For     component 
parts  see  p.  45. 

*  See  A.  R.  224^. 

ment  pocket  case* 
Flag,  chaplain's  *.. 

1 
1 

3 

4 

88 

1 

Forge,  portable 

1 

7 

Halters  and  halter 

straps.* 
Handcuffs,  pair 

■■■3' 

1 

7' 

1 

6 

and   sanitary 
pack  mule. 

Headnets,  mosquito 
Horseshoer's  emer- 

5 

3 

1 

5 

*  For     component 
parts  see  p.  45. 

*  For     component 
parts  .see  p.  45. 

*  For     component 
parts  see  A.  R. 
1179. 

g  e  n  c  y    equip- 
ment.* 

Housewives, 
squad.* 

Instruments, 

21 
12 

4 

28 

9 

113 
28 

1 

30 

21 
312 

3 
13 

2 

4 

4 
4 
15 

816 

7 
■     28 

7 

band.* 
Jack,  wagon 

1 
2 

22 

24 

Lanterns,  combina- 
tion, complete.* 
Leather,    harness. 

2 

2 

4 

2 

*With    wick    and 
globe. 

black,  pounds. 
Matches,  boxes*... 

Mender,  harness  *. . 

12 

1 

24 

24 

24 

*  10  days'  supply. 
Issued      as     re- 
quired. 

*  For     component 

Nails,     horse.shoe. 

13 

2 
4 

4 

4 

2 

5 

21 

4 
2 

4 

4 

1 

33 

1 

2 

195 

parts  see  p.   45. 
Carried   ia  com- 
bat train. 
*  8  nails  for  each 

pounds.* 

Needles,  harness: 
Glovers,  papers 
Harness,  No.  2, 

fitted     shoe     of 
mules  and  horses. 
1  pound  for  every 
15  extra  shoes. 

papers. 
Harness,  No.  3, 

papers. 
Harness,  No.  4, 

papers. 
Oil,mmeral,pLats* 
(when  candles  are 
not  issued.) 

Overcoats* 

Pannier,  veterinary 

1 

28 

1 

1 
65 

2 
55 

1 

50 

*  10   days'  supj>ly. 
i   pint   for   each 
lantern.     Issued 
as  required. 

*  For    winter    use 
only. 

*  For     component 

(and  supplies).* 
Pickaxes  and  helves 

Pins, tent,  shelter  *. 

1 
75 

1 
140 

*8 
25 

*2 
355 

50 
4,500 

2 
335 

*4 
270 

parts  see  p.  45. 

*  Carried    in   com- 
bat train. 

*  5  for  each  shelter 
half,  10  for  each 
officer    below 
major. 

INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 


27 


Table  8. — Quarter  master  property — ('Ontinued. 
EQUIPMENT  ('-Continued. 


1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

0             7             8 

9 

Enlisted  strength. 

5 

28 

1 

65 

816 

55 

50 

33 

918 

Remarks. 

(AsterisVs  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column     of     re- 

2 § 

~  o 

?3  ad 

§£.2 

• 

n 

•9d 
ll 

.2-i 

I'i 

si  a 

V  o 

d 
o 

ca 
"o 

a 

ft 

B 

o 

6.2 

si 
s  ^ 

O    Vj 

Provisional  organi- 
zations. 

%'° 

"3.2 

o    . 
■S.2 

the  art  iclo  forms 
a  part  of  equip- 
ment B.     Other 
articles    form   a 

marks.) 

s> 

+i    . 
>-  >> 

c3  a 

Is 

(0 

W 

a 

a 

o 

o 

ft 
ft 

a 
m 

part    of    equip- 
ment   A,  unles.s 
otherwise  noted. 

Poles,  tent,  shelter  * 

15 
2 

"so" 

2S 

28 

28 
30 

1 

5 

9 
65 

166 

810 

28 
660 

13 
12 

2 

li 

304 

2 
2 

1 

47 

32 

28 

54 

45 

29 

6 

238 

863 

28 
730 

18 
14 

1 

H 

430 

6 
6 
1 

*  1   for   each   man 
not  armed  with 
rifle;  2  for  each 
oflficcr     below 
major. 

*  For    dismounted 

men  only,  except 
drivers. 

Powder,     calcium 
chloride,  tubes.* 

Kake.  steel* 

50 

1 

1 

50 

1 
1 

50 

1 
1 

30 

4 
1 

*  For  sterilizing 
water.  10  days' 
supply.  Issued 
as  required. 

*]3. 

RanL'C,  field,  No.  1, 

*  B  For  component 

complete* 
Range, field, No.  2, 

(omplctc.* 
Rivets  and  burrs, 

1 

H 

304 

2 
2 
1 

1 

parts  see  p.  46. 
*  B  For  component 

parts  see  p.  46. 
*  i  pound  for  each 

copper,  assorted, 
pounds,*  No.   8, 
IJ-inch:  No.  9,  i- 
inch;    No.    9,    1- 
inch;  No.  12,  h- 
inch. 

Rope,  picket  line,  J- 
incli,  feet.* 

Saddlebags,  pairs  *. 

wagon.       Ecjual 
amounts  of  each 
size. 

*  2.\  feet  per  mulo 

6 
1 

or  horse. 
*  For  riding  mules. 

Baddies,  riding  *... 

Scales,  folding  plat- 
form.* 

Shoes,    horse    and 
mule: 

*Do. 

*B. 

*  Two     for     each 

For  mounts '■■ 

For       pack 

mtiles. 
For      draft 

3-^ 
2 

10 

04 
2 

08 

12 

32 

12 
2 

122 

34 

horse    or    mule. 
Shoes  can  not  be 
fitted  until  ani- 
mals    are     per- 
man ent ly  as- 
signed. 
*  Carried    in    sad- 
dlebags. Includes 
shoes  for  officers' 
mounts. 

•*•■  Included  in  spare 

mules.* 
Extra  shoes  * 

parts    of    escort 

wagon.   Seep.50. 

*  One    pound    for 

(U 

S? 

1 

3 

CI 

87 

50 

6 

01 

111 

2 

27 

01 

111  ' 
50 

55 

each     horse     or 
mule. 

pounds. 
For    mulos, 

pounds. 
Shovels,     short 

handled.* 
Slickers  * 

1 

*8 
1 

.1=2 

2 
23 

*4 
5 

:=  Carried   in   com- 
bat train. 
*  For        mounted 

men  and  drivers 
only. 

28 


INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL, 


Table  8. — Quartennaster  properly — Continued. 
EQUIPMENT  C— Continued. 


Articles. 

(Asterisks  refer  to 
notations  in  the 
column  of  re- 
marks.) 


Slings,  color,  o.d.*.. 


(Stretchers,  shoe* . 
Tags,       identifica- 
tion.* 


Tape,  for  identifica- 
tion tag,  yards.* 


•Tape,  toot  measure  * 

Tape,  measining, 
100  feet. 

Tents,  pyramidal, 
large,  complete 
(or  conical  wall 
tents).* 

Tents,  pyramidal, 
small,  complete 
(or  wall  tents).* 

Tents,  shelter  half, 

dismounted. 
Tents,  shelter  half, 

mounted.* 
Thread,   saddler's, 

No.  3,  ounces. 
Thread,   saddler's, 

No.  10,  ounces. 
Tools,  farrier's  and 

blacksmith's,  set.* 


Tools,  saddler's, 
set.* 

Tools,  wheel- 
\vright's  and  car- 
penter's, set.* 

AVagons,  escort, 
complete,  with 
harness.* 

Wax,  saddler's, 
ounces. 

Wheel,  hind,  escort 
wagon,  extra. 

Whistles  and 
chains.* 


§  »  o 

'Sis  S 
a>  c^  S 


Enlisted  strength. 


28 


2s 
is 


816 


S.2 


65 


816 


4C 

816 
91 
30 
30 
1 

1 

1 


Provisional  organiza- 
zations. 


3  a 

■73   O 


<1)  P 


to  o 


15 
918 


918 

94 

30 

30 

1 

1 
1 


30 

1 

101 


Kemarks. 

'  r>"indicatesthat 
the  article  forms 
a  part  af  equip- 
ment B.  Other 
articles  form  a 
part  of  equip- 
ment A,  unless 
othenvis?  noted. 


*  For  color  ser- 
geants and  de- 
tailetl  color  ser- 
geants of  de- 
tached battal- 
ions. 

*B. 

*  May  be  held  in 
store  in  State 
arsenal. 

'■■'  One  yard  per 
man.  May  be 
held  in  store  in 
State  arsenal. 

*  B. 


*  B.  For  compo- 
nent parts  see 
p.  47. 

*  For  officers.  For 
division  into 
equipments  A 
and  B  see  p.  47. 


For  officers  below 
grade  of  major. 


For  coniponcnt 
jxirts  and  divt;- 
lon  into  equip- 
ments A  and  B, 
.sec  p.  47. 

*  Do. 

*  Do. 


For  eomponen: 
parts  and  acces- 
sories see  p.  48. 


*  For        sergeants 
and  musicians. 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    ISIANUAL.  29 

Table  9.— QUARMASTER  PROPERTY. 

Field  Uniform  axd  Clothin'g  oi'  Enlistko  ^fEX. 

(a)  For  all  enliiitecl  men  : 
1  belts,  waist. 
1  breocho:^,  Avool,  o.  d. 
1  coat,  service,  wool,  o.  d. 
1  cord,  hat. 

1  cord,  tying,  for  ."service  hat. 
1  hat,  t:ervice. 

1  glovos,  leather,  riding,  pair  (for  mounted  men  only). 
1  leggini:.s,  can\-a.s  paii"  (2  pairs  for  mounted  men). 
1  button,  coUar,  bronze,  State. 

1  button,  collar,  bronze,  organization. 

2  shirts,  flannel,  o.  d. 
1  shoes,  marching. 

(6)  For  all  noncommissioned  officer.s,  cook:-<,  and  artificers  in  addition  to  (a): 

3  che^Tons,  wool,  o.  d.,*  pair. 

Note.— Overcoats,  l)lankets,  poncho.s,  and  slickers  are  contained  iu  Table  S.  The  addition  of  t  extra 
pair  of  breeches,  wool,  o.d.,  is  authorized  far  all  eulLsted  men. 

Table  10.— FIELD  UNIFORM  AND  EQUIPMENT  OF  OFFICERS. 

(a)  Uniform: 

1  breeche-i,  service,  wool,  o.  d. 

1  coat,  service,  wool,  o.  d.,  with  collar  ornaments  and  in.signia. 

1  cord,  hat. 

1  cord,  tying,  for  service  hat. 

1  gloves,  regulation  riding,  pair  (lor  mounted  officers). 

1  hat,  service. 

1  leggings,  russet  leather  or  ])igskin.^ 

1  overcoat,  o.  d. 

1  shii't,  flannel,  o.  d. 

1  shoes,  russet  leather. 

1  sweater  (if  organization  Is  supplied  with  sweaters). 

1  tag,  identification,  with  tape. 

1  waterproof  cape  or  overcoat  (optional;  .- 

Note.— Uniforms  which  are  the  property  of  the  United  States  will  nat  be  used  by  oflicers. 

(6)  Arms  and  equipment: 

1  bedding  roll,  canvas. 
1  blanket,  wool,  o.  d. 

1  canteen,  cavalry. 

2  canteen-haversack  straps  (for  di.-mounted  oflicers). 
1  canteen  strap,  cavalry  (for  mounted  oflicers). 

21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  caliber  .45. 
1  compass. 
1  cup. 
1  dispatch  case  (for  staff  oflicers  and  those  acting  as  such  Avliose  duly  may 

require  them  to  use  a  dispatch  case). 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  fork. 

1  glasses,  field,  with  case  and  strap. '"^ 
1  haversack  (for  dismounted  officers). 

1  knife. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 
1  meat  can. 

1  notebook  and  pencils  (furnished  by  officer). 

I  Officers  may  wear  canvas  legguigs  or  woolen  puttees  in  the  field,  and  moimted  ofTicers  may  wear  russet 
leather  boots. 

2 Officers  may  wear  waterproof  capes  or  overcoats,  as  nearly  as  practicable  the  color  of  the  .service  uni- 
form, wlien  on  duty  involving;  exposure  to  rainy  or  other  inclement  weather.  Under  similar  conditions 
mounted  officers  may  wear  the  slicker  and  dismounted  officers  the  poncho  is.sued  by  the  CJuartermaster 
Corps. 

3  The  field  glasses  issued  to  organizations  as  a  part  of  their  signal  equipment  are  not  issued  for  the  pereonal 
use  of  officers,  and  will  not  be  used  in  lieu  of  the  officers'  personal  field  glasses.  For  approved  types  of  field 
glasses  for  sale  to  officers  by  the  Signal  Corps,  .see  G.  O.  No.  178,  War  Department,  1910. 


30  INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

(ft)  Arms  and  equipment — Continued. 
1  i)istol,  caliber  .45. 
1  pistol  belt. 

1  i:>istol  holster,  caliber  .45. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  saber,  with  scabbard.' 
1  saber  belt,  with  slings. 
1  saber  knot,  service. 
1  spoon. 

1  spurs,  with  russet  leather  straps,  pair  (for  mounted  officers). 
1  watch  (furnished  by  officer). 
1  whistle  (for  all  company  officers  and  battalion  commanders). 

Note.— riiaplains  will  not  be  required  to  provide  them.selves  with  compass,  field  glasses,  pistol,  saber, 
or  saber  belt.  Each  ofliccr  below  the  grade  of  major  will  be  furnished  with  1  shelter  tent,  mounted,  com- 
plete, from  the  equipment  issued  to  the  organization.  Each  field  officer  will  be  similarly  provided  with 
1  small  p.vramidal  tent,  or  in  lieu  thereof,  1  wall  tent. 

(c)  Arms  and  equipment,  model  1910  equipment; 

If  organizations  arc  equipped  with  model  1910  infantry  equipment,  deduct  from  (b): 

1  canteen,  cavalry. 

2  canteen-haversack  straps. 
1  canteen  strap,  cavalry. 

and  add  to  (6): 
1  canteen. 
1  canteen  cover. 
1  can,  bacon. 
1  can,  condiment. 
1  pack  carrier  (for  dismounted  officers). 

(d)  Horse  equipment  for  all  mounted  officers: 

1  bridle,  cavalry,  model  1909. 
1  currycomb. 
1  horse  brush. 
1  halter  headstall. 

1  halter  strap  (halter  tie  rope). 

2  horseshoes  (1  fore  and  1  hind), 
12  horseshoe  nails. 

1  lariat. 

1  lariat  strap. 

1  link. 

1  nose  bag  or  feed  bag. 

1  picket  pin. 

1  saddle,  cavalry  or  Whitman,  officer's  model,  complete. 

1  saddlebags,  pair. 

1  saddle  blanket. 

1  saddle  cloth. 

1  siu'cingle. 

'  In  the  field  ollicers  of  infantry  will  wear  the  pistol  instead  of  (be  saber. 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  31 

Table  11.— ANNUAL  ALLOWANCE  OF  CLEANING  MATERIALS.' 

[  Ordnunto  stores.] 


Articles. 


Cosmic,  No.  SO,  soft,  quart  cans... 

Oil,  linseed,  raw,  pints 

Oil,  neat's  foot,  gallons 

Oil,  sperm,  pints 

Russet -leather  dressing,  boxes 

Sal  soda,  pounds 

Sponges 

Soap,  castile,  pounds 

Soap,  H  and  H,  cakes 

Soap,  Frank  Miller's,  pounds 

Ammonium  per  sulphate,  ounces. 

Ammonium  carbonate,  ounces 

Ammonia,  28  per  cent,  ounces 


Enlisted  strength. 


Regi- 
mental 
headquar- 
ters and 

regi- 
mental 

and 
battalion 
noncom- 
missioned 
stall 


28 


Band.: 


65 


Com- 
pany 
of  a 
battalion. 


2 
2 
1 
2 
1 
6 
2 
8 
4 
8 
30 
15 
180 


Head- 
quarters 
company 


Machine- 
pun 
company. 


33 


Supply 
company. 


1  For  instructions  as  to  the  use  of  these  materials,  see  Cir.  No.  16,  Division  of  Militia  Affairs  series  of  1911. 
'  If  headquarters  company  is  organized,  omit  materials  in  this  column. 

Table  12.~QUARTERMASTER  PROPERTY,  BRIGADE  HEADQUARTERS. 


.\rticles. 

(A"5terisks  refer  to  notations  in  the 
column  of  remarks.) 


Axe  and  helve 

Bag,  water,  sterilizing 

Broom ,  corn 

Broom,  stable 

Brush,  scrubbing 

Bucket,  galvanized  iron 

Can,  drinking  water 

Can,  garbage 

Can,  night  urinal 

Candles.*    (If  mineral  oil  is  not  is- 
sued.) 
Chair,  folding  * 


Equip- 
ment A. 


Equip- 
ment B. 


Cooking  utensils  (march  kit): 

Cake  turner 1 

Cleaver,  meat 1 

Flour  sieve 1 

Fork,  meat,  large 1 

Knife,  meat,  large 1 

Ladle,  soup 1 

Fire  irons,  set 1 

Kettle,  camp 1 

Pan,  bake 1 

Pan,  dish 1 

Cover,  mule,  blanket  lined* 4 

Desk,  field,  large 1 

Flag,  distinguishing,  infantry  bri-  1 
gade.* 

Flag,  national,  storm,  and  halyard 1 

Fork,  stable 1 

Globe,  lantern 2  1 

Globe,  lantern,  distinguishing,  m-  1 
fantry  brigade.* 

I'Equipment  C  is  the  sum  of  equipments  A  and  B.    This  column,  therefore,  gives  the  total  equipment. 


Equip- 
ment C.  1 


Remarks. 


*  Necessary  issues  under  A.  R.,  1215. 


♦Authorized,  but  not  required, 
an  article  of  issue. 


Not 


*  For  winter  use  only. 

*  See  AppendLx  5,  F.  S.  R.,  191 1. 


*  See  Appendix  5,  F.  S.  R.,  1914. 


32  IXFANTKV   EQUirMEXT    MANUAL. 

Table  12. — Qiuinermastcr  propcrti/,  brigade  headqiuirlcrj — Continued. 


Articles. 

(Asterisks  refer  lo  notations  ia  the 
column  of  remarks. 


Lantern,  combination  * 

Malehes,  boxes  * 

Nails,  liorse-.shoc,  pounds 

Oil,  mineral,  pints.*    (If  candles 
are  not  is.5ucd.) 

Paiilins,  largo 

I'ickax  and  liclve 

Pin,  tent,  shelter* 

Pole,  tent,  snclter* 

Powder,  calcium  chloride,  tube*.. 

Rake,  steel 

llangc,  field,  No.  2,  complete*. . . . 

Rope,  picket  line,  ij-inch,  feet 

Shoes,  horse  and  mule: 

(1)  Fitted  shoes* 


For  draft  mules  ^ 
For  mounts* 


(2)  Extra  shoes: 

For  horses,  pounds. 

For  mules,  pounds . 

Sjjade 

Table,  folding  * 


Tent,  shelter,  halves,  mounted*... 
Tents,  pyramidal, large,  complete* 
Tents,  pyramidal,. small,  complete* 

Tents,  wall,  complete* 

Canvas  latrine  screen  * 

AY  agon,  escort,  and  harness,  com- 
plete. 
W  ick,  lantern 


Equip- 
ment \. 


Equip- 
ment li. 


Ecpiip- 
meiil  C. 


20 


*  Does  not  include  globe  or  wick. 

*  10  days'  supply.    Issued  as  required. 

*  10  days'  supply.    One-half  pint  for 
eacJi'lanteru.  "  I&sued  as  required. 

*  For  civilian  clerk. 

Do. 

*  10  days'  supply.   Issued  as  required. 

'■■  For  component  parts,  see  p.  40. 


■Shoe.s  can  not  be  fitted  until  ani- 
mals are  ])ermanently  assi;,'ned. 

■Included  with  escort  wagon.  Seo 
p.  50. 

'■  1  fore  and  1  hind  for  each  mount. 
Canied  ia  saddlebags. 


■■'■  Authorized,  but  not  required, 
an  article  of  issue. 

*  For  civilian  clerk. 

*  For  C3mpouent parts,  seo  p.  47. 

*  For  component  parts,  see  p.  47. 

*  For  component  parts,  see  p.  47. 
*Or  obsolete  tenta,?;e.    See  p.  47. 

*  For  component  parts,  see  p.  48. 


Not 


PART  II. 
TABLES  OF  INDIVIDUAL  EQUIPMENT. 

I.  Old  Model  Equipmext. 

(o)  For  all  enlisted  naen  of  companies  of  battalions  (except  fii-st  sergeants  and  rnuni- 
cians),  for  dismounted  man  of  mounted  orderly  section  of  headquarters  company, 
and  for  dismounted  men  of  supply  comx>any  (except  drivers): 

1  United  States  riile,  cal.  .30. 

1  front  sight  cover. 

1  brush  and  thong. 

1  oiler  and  thong  case. 

1  gun  sling. 

1  bayonet. 

1  bayonet  scabbard. 

1  cartridge  belt,  cal.  .30,  infantry. 

1  cartridge-belt  suspenders,  pair. 

1  first-aid  packet. 

1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
90  cartridges,  ball,  cal.  .30. 

1  canteen,  infantry. 

1  haversack. 

1  meat  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half.     . 

5  shelter-tent  pins. 

1  poncho. 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soaj)  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man).  * 

1  tooth  brush  (furnished  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  whistle  (quartermaster  sergeants  and  sergeants  only). 

1  identification  tag  with  tape. 
(b)  For  all  first  sergeants  (except  machine-gun  and  supply  companies^,  color  ser- 
geants, musicians,   bandsmen,   detailed  cook  of  band  section,  and  drivers  of 
supply  comi)any: 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 

1  pistol  belt  with  saber  ring  (for  first  sergeants  and  color  sergeants  only). 
1  pistol  belt  without  saber  ring  (for  musicians,  bandsmen,  drivers,   and 
detailed  cook  of  band  section). 
21  cartridges,  ball,  jjistol,  cal.  .45. 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  canteen,  cavalry. 

1  haversack. 

2  canteen-ha\crsack  straps. 
1  meat  can. 

1  cup. 
1  knife. 
1  fork. 
1  .spoon. 

33 


34  INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

(6)  For  all  first  sergeants,  etc. — Conliiuied. 

1  ehelter  tent,  half. 

1  ehelter-tent  pole. 

6  ehelter-tcnt  pins. 

1  poncho  (8licker  for  drivers). 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 

1  tooth  brush  (furnished  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  by  nianV 

1  bugle,  with  sling  (ior  musicians  only). 

1  baton  (for  drum  major). 

1  instrument  (for  bandsmen). 

1  music  pouch,  o.  d.  (for  bandsmen; . 

1  kit,  flag,  2-foot,  infantry  (for  musicians  only). 

1  field  glass,  with  case  and  cord,  type  A  (musicians  only). 

1  whistle  (first  sergeants  and  musicians  only). 

1  identification  tag  with  tape, 
(c)  For  all  mounted  orderlies  and  all  mounted  men  of  supply  company  (except  regi- 
mental quartermaster  sergeant  and  regimental  commissary  sergeant) : 

1  United  States  rifle,  cal.  .30. 

1  front  sight  cover. 

1  thong  and  brush. 

1  oiler  and  thong  case. 

]  gun  sling. 

1  cartridge  belt,  cal.  .30,  cavalry  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  cartridge  belt,  cal.  .30,  infantry  (for  supply  company  only). 

1  cartridge-belt  suspenders,  pair. 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  magazine  pocket,  web,  double  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 
80  cartridges,  ball,  cal.  .30  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 
90  cartridges,  ball,  cal.  .30  (for  supply  company  only). 
21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  first-aid  packet. 

1  pouch  for"fir8t-aid  packet. 

1  spurs,  pair. 

1  spur  straps,  ])air. 

1  rifle  scabbard. 
»  1  canteen,  cavalry. 

1  canteen  strap,  cavalry. 

1  meat  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 

5  shelter-tent  pins. 

1  slicker. 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 

1  tooth  brush  (furni.shed  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  kit,  flag,  2-foot,  standard  (carried  by  mounted  orderlies  when  ordered  by 
commanding  officer) . 

l  wire  cutter  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  wire  cutter  carrier  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  identification  tag. 
(J)  For  regimental  and  battalion  sergeants  major,  regimental  quartermaster  sergeant, 
regimental  commissary  sergeant,  and  mounted  men  of  machine-gun  company: 
1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  35 

(d)  For  regimental  and  battalion  sergeants  major,  etc. — Continued. 

1  bolo  (niachino-gun  company  only). 

1  bolo  scabbard  (inacliine-gun  company  only). 

1  pistol  belt  with  saber  ring  (sergeants  major,  regimental  quartermaster,  and 

commissary  sergeants  only). 
1  pistol  belt  v-ithout  saber  ring  (machine-gun  company  only) 
21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45. 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  spurs,  pair. 
1  spur  straps,  ])air. 
1  canteen,  cavalry. 
1  canteen  strap,  cavalry. 
1  meat  can. 
1  cup. 
1  knife. 
1  fork. 
1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 
1  shelter-tent  pole. 
5  shelter-tent  pins. 
1  slicker. 
1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 
1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 
1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 
1  tooth  brush  (furnished  by  man). 
1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 
1  identification  tag  -nith  tape. 

(e)  For  all  dismounted  men  of  macliine-gun  company: 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 
1  bolo. 

1  bolo  scabbard. 
1  pistol  belt  without  saber  ring. 
21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45. 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  canteen,  cavalry. 

1  haversack. 

2  canteen-haversack  straps. 
1  meat  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 

1  shelter-tent  pole. 

5  shelter-tent  pins. 

1  poncho  (slicker  for  driver  of  combat  wagon). 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 

1  tooth  bruFh  (furni.shed  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  bv  man). 

2  glasses,  field,  type  Al  (carried  by  noncommissioned  officers  designated  by 

1  glass,  field,  type  C    ;     company  commander.) 

2  kits,  flag,  2-foot,  standard  (carried  by  men  designated  by  company  com- 

mander). 
1  identification  tag  with  tape. 
(/)  Horse  equipment  for  each  enlisted  man  individually  mounted  on  a  horse: 
1  cavah-y  bridle,  model  1909,  or  curb  bridle,  model  of  1902. 
1  watering  bridle. 
1  cun-ycomb. 


36  INFAXTKY    EQUIPMENT    MAXUAT.. 

(/)  Horse  equipment  for  each  eulisled  man  iiidis  idually  mountcil  on  a  horse— Con. 
1  feed   bag] 

and      [or  1  nose  bag. 
1  grain  l>agj 
1  halter  headstall. 
1  halter  strap  (or  halter  lie  ro2>e). 
1  horse  brush. 
1  lariat. 
1  lariat  strap. 
1  link. 

1  picket  pin. 
1  saddle,  cavalry. 
1  saddlebags,  pair. 
1  saddle  blanket. 

1  surcingle. 

2  horseshoes  (I  fore  and  1  hind). 
12  horseshoe  nails. 

Note.- — The  mounted  equi])ment  of  enlisted  men  of  the  supply  company  mounted 
on  mules  is  furnished  by  the  Quartermaster  Corps.     See  table  8. 

II.  Model  1910  Equipment. 

(«)  For  all  enlisted  men  of  companies  of  battalions  (except  first  sergeants  and  musi- 
cians), for  dismounted  man  of  moimtcd  orderly  section  of  headquarters  com- 
pany, and  for  dismour.ted  men  of  supply  company  (except  drivers); 

1  United  Slates  rifle,  cal.  .30. 

1  front-sight  cover. 

1  brush  and  tliong. 

1  oiler  and  thong  ca^e. 

1  gun  sling. 

1  bayonet. 

1  bayonet  scabbard. 

1  cartridge  belt,  dismounted. 

1  first-aid  packet. 

1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
100  cartridges,  ball,  cal.  .30. 

1  canteen. 

1  canteen  cover. 

1  haversack. 

1  pack  carrier. 

1  meat  can. 

1  bacon  can. 

1  condiment  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 

5  shelter-tent  pins. 

1  poncho. 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  map.). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (fuiTiished  by  man). 

1  toothbrush  (furnished  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  whistle  (quartermaster  sergeant  and  sergeants  only). 

1  tag,  identification,  with  tape. 
(b)  For  all  first  sergeants  (except  machine-gun  and  supply  companies),  color  sergeants, 
music'ians,  bandsmen,  detailed  cook   of   band   section,    and    drivers   of   supply 
company: 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 

1  pistol  })elt  with  saber  ring  (fi)r  first  sergeants  and  color  sergeaTiis  only). 
1  pistol  belt  without  saberring  (for  musicians,  baiulsraen,  drivers,  and  detailed 
cook  of  band). 


IXrANTKV    KQUIl'MENT    MANUAL.  37 

(b)  For  all  first  serjjeants,  etc. — Continued. 

21  caitruli^es,  hall,  imtol,  cal.  .45. 

I  first-aid  pa<lcol. 

1  pouch  fur  first-aid  packet. 

I.  canteen. 

1  canteen  cover. 

1  haversack. 

1  pack  carrier. 

1  meat  can. 

1  bacon  can. 

1  condiment  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tenl,  half. 

1  shelter  tent  pole. 

5  shelter  tent  pins. 

1  poncho  (slicker  for  drivers). 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soa]i  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furni-shed  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 

1  toothbrush  (furnished  by  man). 

1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  biiglo  with  sling  (musicians  only). 

1  kit,  flag,  2-foot,  infantry  (musicians  only). 

1  gla.ss,  field,  with  case  and  strap,  type  A  (musicians  only).. 

1  baton  (for  drum  major  only). 

1  instrument  (for  bandsmen  only,  excluding  drum  major). 

1  music  pouch,  o.  d.  (for  bandsmen). 

1  whistle  (for  first  sergeants  and  musicians).' 

i  identification  tag  Avith  tape, 
(r)  For  all  mounted  orderlies  and  all  mounted  men  of  supply  company  (except  regi- 
mental quartermaster  sergeant  and  regimental  commissary  sergeant) : 

1  United  States  rifle,  cal.  .30. 

1  front  sight  cover. 

1  brush  sftid  thong. 

1  oiler  and  thong  case. 

1  gunsling. 

1  cartridge  belt,  mounted  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  cartridge  belt,  dismounted  (for  supply  company  only). 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 

1  magazine  pocket,  web,  double  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 
100  cartridges,  ball,  cal.  .30. 

21  cai-tridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45  (for  mounted  orderlies  only). 
1  fii'st-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  sjiurs,  pair. 
1  sj)ur  straps,  pair. 
1  rifle  scabbard. 

1  canteen.  V,      •    i  •         i  n  i 

1  canteen  cover. /^^^""^^^^  "^  saddlebags. 
1  meat  can. 
1  bacon  can. 
1  condiment  can. 
1  cup. 
1  knife. 
1  fork. 
1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 
5  shelter  tent  pins. 
1  slicker. 
1  blanket. 
1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 


38  INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

(c)  For  all  mounted  orderlies  and  all  mounted  men  of  supply  company,  etc. — Contd. 

1  comb  (fxirnished  by  man). 
1  Bocks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 
1  toothbrush  (furuishod  by  man). 
1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  kit,  flag,  2-foot,  standard  (carried  by  mounted  orderlies  when  ordered  l)y 
commanding  oflicer). 

1  wire  cutter.  Ip     mounted  orderlies  only. 

1  wire-cutter  carrier./  "  v- 

1  identification  tag  with  tape. 

(d)  For  regimental  and  battalion  sergeants  major,  regimental  quartermaster  sergeant, 
regimental  commissary  sergeant,  and  mounted  men  of  machine-gun  company. 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 

1  bolo  (for  machine-gun  company  only). 

1  bolo  scabbard  (for  machine-gun  company  only). 

1  pistol  belt  with  saber  ring  (for  sergeants  major,  regimental  quartermaster 

and  commissary  sergeants  only). 
1  pistol  belt  without  saber  ring  (for  machine-gun  company  only). 
21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45. 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  spurs,  pair. 
1  spur  straps,  pair. 

1  Sntcen  cover.  I*^'^'""^^  "^  saddlebags. 

1  meat  can. 

1  bacon  can. 

1  condiment  can. 

1  cup. 

1  knife. 

1  fork. 

1  spoon. 

1  shelter  tent,  half. 

1  shelter  tent  pole. 

5  shelter  tent  pins. 

1  slicker. 

1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soap  (furnished  by  man). 

1  comb  (furnished  by  man). 

1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man). 

1  toothbrush  (furnished  by  man), 

1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 

1  identification  tag  with  tape. 

(e)  For  all  dismounted  men  of  machine-gun  company: 

1  pistol,  cal.  .45. 

1  pistol  holster,  cal.  .45. 

2  magazines,  pistol,  extra. 
1  bolo. 

1  bolo  scabbard. 
1  pistol  belt  without  saber  ring. 
21  cartridges,  ball,  pistol,  cal.  .45. 
1  first-aid  packet. 
1  pouch  for  first-aid  packet. 
1  canteen. 
1  canteen  cover 
1  haversack. 
1  pack  carrier. 
1  meat  can. 
1  bacon  can. 
1  condiment  can. 
1  cup. 
]  knife. 
1  fork. 
1  epoon. 
1  shelter  tent,  half. 


INFANTRY    F^Qr'TP^'EXT    MAXUAI..  39 

(<)  For  all  disraounUid  mon  of  iniichino-^nn  comixiuy  CoatiiuKMl. 
1  phelfcr  tent  polo. 
5  pholtor  tent  ])iiis. 
1  poncho. 
1  blanket. 

1  cake  of  soaj)  (furnished  by  man). 
1  comb  (furni.shed  by  man). 
1  socks,  pair  (furnished  by  man.) 
1  tooth  brusli  (furnished  by  man). 
1  towel  (furnished  by  man). 
2glasse.s,  field,  tyi)o  A. "1  (Carried  by  noncommissioned  officers  de.-^i-ijnated  by 

1  .class,    field,  ty])e  V.}  company  commander.) 

2  kits,   2-foot,   standard.     (Tarried  by  men  desii-nated   l)y  company  com- 
mander.) 

1  identification  tag  with  ta])e. 
(/)  Iloree  equipment  for  each  enlisted  man  individually  mounted  on  a  horse: 
1  cavalry  bridle,  model  1909,  or  curb  bridle,  model  1902. 
1  watering  bridle. 
1  currycomb. 
1  feed  bag] 

and        [Or  1  nose  bag. 
1  grain  bag.  J 
1  halter  headstall. 
1  halter  strap  (or  halter  tie  rope). 
1  horse  brush. 
1  lariat. 
1  lariat  strap. 
1  link. 
1  picket  pin. 
1  saddle,  cavalry. 
1  saddlebags,  pair. 
I  saddle  blanket. 

1  surcingle. 

2  horseshoes  (1  fore  and  1  hind.) 
12  horseshoe  nails. 

Note. — The  mounted  equipment  of  enlisted  men  of  the  supply  company  mounted  on  mules  is  fur- 
cisbed  by  the  Quartermaster  Corps.    See  Table  8. 

DISTRIBUTION    OF   INTRENCHING   TOOLS. 

.  IX    COMPAN'IE.S    OF    BATTALION'S. 

(a)  Carried  by  each  sqnad: 

1  ^^'       i-v      1  INo.  3,  rear  rank,  each  odd-numbered  squad. 
1  bolo  scabbard./  '  '  * 

i  hand  axe.  Kt^^  ^   rear  rank,  each  even-numbered  squad. 

I  hand-axe  carrier.  J 

1  pick  mattock.  |j^^   J   ^^,^^  j.^j^^       _ 

1  pick-mattock  carrier./  ' 

3  shovels.  I  j^       -,    2   a^j  3   front  rank,  1  each. 
3  shovel  earners./  >    >  >  > 

I  wire  cutter.  K-^  ._,,  rear  rank. 

1  wire-cutter  carrier./  ' 

(b)  Carried  by  company  musicians: 

1  wire  cutter. 

1  wire-cutter  carrier. 

(c)  Carried  by  first  sergeant: 

I  2-foot  rule.     (Old  model  equipment.) 

or 
1  steel  tape,  5-foot.     (Model  T910  equipment.) 

SURPLUS   KITS. 

Tho  field  kit,  which  is  carried  on  the  pei-son,  is  supplemented,  in 
Equipment  B,  by  the  surplus  kit,  which  is  carried  in  the  suj-]>his 
kit  bags. 


.40  INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

The  sui'plus  kit  consists  of  the  following  for  each  man: 

1  drawers,  pair  (provided  by  the  man). 

1  shoes,  russet,  extra  pair  (provided  l)y  State  or  numi. 

2  socks,  wool,  pair  (provided  by  the  man). 
1  imdersliirt  (provided  by  the  man). 

1  shoe  laces,  extra  pair  (provided  by  the  man). 

1  sweater  or  1  coat,  service,  wool,  o.  d.  (if  not  worn  on  person). 

Thcro  will  also  be  packed  in  oacli  surplus  kit  bag  the  following: 

1  cleaning  rod,  jointed 
1  cleaning  rod  case. 
1  housewife,  squad. 

Surplus  kit  bags  arc  provided  for  each  organization  at  tho  rate  of 
one  for  each  squad,  one  for  the  sergeants,  and  one  for  tho  cooks  and 
musicians.  In  tho  kit  bag  of  the  cooks  and  musicians  may  be  carried 
a  barber's  kit,  weight  not  to  exceed  8  pounds.  (Sco  page  50.)  These 
bags  are  marked  as  prescribed  in  General  Orders,  No.  147,  War  De- 
partment, 1911. 

The  kit  of  each  man  will  be  packed  as  follows:  Socks  to  bo  rolled 
tightly,  one  pair  in  tho  toe  of  each  shoe;  shoes  placed  together,  heels 
at  opposite  ends,  soles  outward,  wrapped  tightly  in  underwear,  and 
bundle  securely  tied  around  the  middle  by  tho  extra  pair  of  shoe 
laces;  each  bundle  to  be  tagged  with  the  company  number  of  tho 
owner.  These  individual  kits  will  be  packed  in  the  surplus  kit  bag 
in  two  layers  of  four  kits  each,  the  sweaters  or  coats  to  be  neatly 
folded  and  packed  on  the  top  and  sides  of  the  layers,  the  cleaning  rod 
and  case  being  attached  by  the  thongs  on  the  inside  of  the  bag. 

In  the  field  the  squad  leader  will  bo  held  responsible  for  the  con- 
dition of  the  surplus  kit  bag  of  his  squad,  and  will  supervise  packing 
and  unpacking.  Men  will  bo  allowed  access  to  the  bags  for  the  pur- 
pose of  malving  substitutions,  but  the  bags  will  be  kept  completely 
packed  at  all  times.  The  bag  ^vill  be  habitually  kept  at  the  squad 
leader's  tent. 

COMPONENT   PARTS   OF  SETS   AND   KITS. 

COMPANY  REP.^IR  KIT,  MODEL  OF  1903  RIFLE. 

[Issued  wilh  old  model  equipment.] 
1  chest. 

1  anvil  and  block. 
1  bullet  jacket  extractor. 
10  drifts.     (One  each  of  No.s.  1,  2,  3,  4,  5,  G,  7,  and  9.  and  two  of  Xo.  8.) 
1  hammer,  steel. 
1  pliers,  pair. 

3  screw  drivers  (Xos.  1,  2,  and  3). 
1  set.  No.  1. 
1  assembling  tool. 
1  block,  wood. 
1  hammer,  brass. 
1  set.  No.  2. 

PISTOL  CLEANING  KIT,  MODEL  OF  1912. 

[For  automalic  pistol,  C;il.  .45.] 

1  cleaning  Imx  v.'ith  packing  block. 
10  cleaning  rods. 
10  thong  brushes. 
10  screw  drivers. 

1  oil  can. 

1  grease  pot. 


INl-'ANirxY    EQUirMENT    MANL'AL.  41 

ARM  REPAIR  CHEST.  MODEL  OF  1910. 

[Issued  only  when  troops  are  e(iiii[ipoil  witli  model  1010  etiiiipiuout.] 

1  arm  repair  chest,  iikkIcI  of  lillO,  wiiluuit  conlentH. 
Tools— 

1  anvil. 

1  bullet  jacket  extractor. 
10  drifts  for  the  foUowin;^  inns  and  sprinp;s — 

No.  1 .  Assembling  and  dismounting  base  spring. 

No.  2.  Removing  trigger  and  butt-plato  pins. 

No.  3.  Starting  front  sight  and  sleeve  lock  pin.s. 

No.  4.  Drawing-out  piua  started  with  No.  3. 

No.  5.  Remo\ing  joint,  sear,  and  ejector  pins. 

No.  6.  Starting  lloor  plate  pin  and  removing  bolt  st^ip. 

No.  7.  Driving  out  floor  plate  pin  and  lower  band  spring. 

No.  8.  Starting  windage  screw  pin  and  slide  cap  pin.     (2.) 

No.  9.  Removing  pins  started  with  No.  8. 
1  eyelet  awl,  for  putting  eyelets  in  belt. 
1  eyelet  set. 

3  files,  6-inch;  flat,  round,  and  three-.square,  with  handlea. 
1  hammer,  steel. 
1  hammer,  brass. 
1  handle,  tool,  containing  lU  tools. 

1  oiler,  with  cap. 

2  pliers,  flat  and  round  nose. 

1  saw,  crosscut,  detachable  handle. 

2  screw  drivers,  fitting  the  following  screws- 

No.  1.  Guard,  large  butt  plate  and  butt-plate  spring  screws. 

No.  2.  Stacking  swivel,  lower  band,  butt  swivel,  small  butt  plate, 
upper  band,  and  bayonet  screws. 
1  set  No.  ] ,  for  upsetting  ends  of  the  lower  band  and  stacking swiacI  screws. 
1  tool  for  assembling  safety  lock  on  sleeve. 

1  vise,  1.25  pounds. 
Spare  parts  for  pistol — 

2  extractors. 

2  firing-pin  springs. 

1  main  spring. 

2  recoil  springs. 
2  sear  springs. 

2  stock  screws. 
Tools  for  cleaning  pistol — 

10  cleaning  rods. 

10  screw  drivers. 

10  thong  brushes. 
Cleaning  material— 

2  pints  cosmic. 

3  pints  sperm  oil. 

250  cut  patches  (Canton  flannel). 
250  cut  patches  (Tampa  flannel). 
Spare  pai-ts  for  rifle — 

2  bolts. 

7  firing  pins. 

2  cut-off  phnigers. 

2  cut-off  springs 

2  ejector  pins. 

4  extractors. 

5  front  sight  covers. 
2  lower  band  screws. 
2  mainsprings. 

1  safety  lock,  complete. 

2  slide  binding  screws. 
4  slide  cap  pins. 

3  slides  and  slide  caps,  assembled. 

1  stacking  swivel. 

2  stacking  SAvivel  screws. 
15  strikers. 


42  INFANTBV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

1  ami  repair  cheat,  model  uf  19L0,  without  nontonts— Continufd. 
For  shoes — 

2  quarts  neat's-foot.  oil. 
For  belts — 
59  eyelets. 
50  washers  for  eyelets. 

MARKING  OUTFIT,  MODEL  OF  1910,  FOH  STAMPING  LEATHER. 

1  dies,  stamping,  8ct  of  37  (consisting  of  lottors  A  to  Z,  Xos.  1  to  8,  star, 

comma,  and  period). 
1  chc?t. 

MARKING  OrTFIT,  MODEL  OF  1910,  FOR  STAMPING  METAL. 

1  anvil. 
1  guide,  No.  1. 
1  guide,  No.  2. 
I  guide,  No.  3. 

1  dies,  stamping,  sot  of  37  (consisting  of  letler.s  A  to  Z,  Nos.  1  to  8.  the  char- 
acters &.  comma,  and  period). 
1  mallet. 
1  chest. 

STENCIL  OUTFIT. 

For  headquarters  company  and  regimental  headquarters: 

1  chest. 

1  stencil  brush. 

1  box  stencil  paste. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — 1  inch.    * 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — J  inch. 

28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  &— 1  inch. 
28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — ^  inch. 

1  canteen  stencil,  headquarters  company. 

1  haversack  stencil,  headquarters  company. 
For  supply  company: 

1  chest. 

1  stencil  brush. 

1  box  stencil  paste. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — 1  inch. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — J  inch. 

28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — 1  inch. 
28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — h  inch. 

1  canteen  stencil,  supply  company. 

1  haversack  stencil,  supply  company. 
For  machine-gun  company: 

1  chest. 

1  stencil  brush. 

1  box  stencil  paste. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — 1  inch. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — -^  inch. 

28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — 1  inch. 
28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — I  inch. 

]  canteen  stencil,  machine-g\in  company. 

1  haversack  stencil,  machine-gun  company. 
For  a  company  of  a  battalion: 

1  chest. 

1  stencil  brush. 

1  box  stencil  paste. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — 1  inch. 
10  number  stencils,  0  to  9 — 2~  inch. 

28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — -1  inch. 
28  letter  stencils,  A  to  Z,  period,  and  character  & — %  inch. 

1  canteen  stencil. 

1  haversack  stencil. 

Note.— RequLsition.s  sliould  give  the  icgimoiit  ;i!id  lettei-  of  tlie  company  for  which  desired. 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  43 

COMMISSARY  CHEST. 


3  0])ener8,  can. 

3  pencils,  lumber. 

1  plicr,  combination. 

^  retain,  pound. 

1  saw,  hand,  cross-cut. 

1  saw,  meat,  22-inrh. 

1  scale,  spring  balance. 

1  scoop, large. 

1  scoop,  small. 

1  scraper,  box. 

1  screw  driver. 

1  pound  solder,  prepared. 

1  steel,  butcher's.' 

8  sheets,  steel,  12  by  12  inches. 

1  steelyard.' 

1  tap  borer. 


1  chest. 

2  blades,  meat  saw,  22-inch.' 
1  pound  stove  l)olts. 

1  brace,  carpenters. 

2  candlesticks. 

1  cleaver,  8-inch  cut.' 

2  drills,  twist. 
2  faucets,  wood. 
1  funnel,  quart. 
1  hammer,  claw,  and  helve. 
6  hooks,  moat.' 
1  iron,  soldering. 
1  knife,  l)utcher,  S-in<h.' 
1  knife,  but<'her,  10- inch.' 
1  measure,  liquid,  quart. 
()  needles,  i>acking. 
1  opener,  box. 

>  These  articles,  wlieu  extracted  from  the  set,  form  the  butcher's  kit  and  are  carried  with  equipment  A. 
The  remaining  arti:-le.s  form  a  part  of  eciuipment  B. 

List  of  Books,  Papers,    and    Blank    Forms.    Company    of   Infantry,    Organized    Militia    in    Volunteer 

Service. 

Tho  articles  in  the  following  lists  will  bo  carried  as  follows: 
With  equipment  A.  In  company  field  desk.  Total  weight  not  to 
oxcood  30  poimds.  To  bo  carried  in  baggage  section  of  the  field  train. 
Tho  assortment  of  tho  books,  papers,  and  blank  forms  to  bo  carried 
in  the  field  desk  depend  somewhat  on  conditions  and  tho  character 
of  tho  service  expected.  It  will  seldom  be  necessary  to  carry  more 
than  one  month's  supply  of  blank  forms.  Articles  marked  (*)  should 
always  bo  included. 

With  equipment  B.  In  small  chest.  With  organization  in  per- 
manent camp,  but  is  stored  with  equipment  B  when  troops  are  accom- 
panied with  field-train  transportation  only.  This  chest  to  contain 
all  books,  papers,  and  blank  forms  not  in  field  desk. 

Recouds,  Reports,  and  Ret.\in  P.\pkrs. 

Name.  Form  number. 

Muster-in  roll 3  0.  M.  or  \'ol. 

Descriptive  and  assignment  cards 7  O.  M.  or  \'ol. 

Descriptive  lists* 29  A.  G.  O. 

Muster  rolls  (retained)  (last  copv)* 61  A.  G.  O. 

Pay  rolls  (retained)  (last  copy)*. 28  Q.  M.  C. 

Morning  report  (current  copy)* 332  A.  G.  O. 

Sick  report  (current  copy)* 339  A.  G.  O. 

Duty  ro.ster  (current  copy)* 342  A.  G.  O. 

Field  returns  (retained) 26  A.  G.  O. 

Company  returns  (retained) 30  A.  G-  O. 

Property  book  (provided  by  organization). 
Company  fund  book  (provided  by  organization).* 

Record  of  convictions  by  summary  court 99  A.  G.  O. 

Correspondence  book A.  G.  0. 

Correspondence  file. 
Record  of  sizes  of  clothing. 

Account  of  clothing  issued  to  recruit 8  0.  M.  or  Vol. 

Retain  memorandum  receipt,  quartermaster  property.* 
Retain  memorandum  receipt,  ordnance  property.* 
Retain  memorandum  receipt,  signal  property.* 
Retain  memorandum  receipt,  engineer  property.* 
General  orders,  War  Department  (file). 
Bulletins,  War  Department  and  other  departments  (file). 
Special  orders  (file). 


44 


INFAXTRV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 


RfXIULATIONS    ANI>    OTIIEU    PUBLICATIOXa, 

TJnitod  StaU's  Army  Ro£i:;ilatioiis,  1D1;J  (aa  a:n"nd'Ml).* 

Field  Service  Regulations,  1914.* 

Infantry  Drill  Regulations,  1911  (as  amend-d). 

Small  Arms  Firing  Manual,  1913. 

Manual  of  Guard  Duty,  1914. 

Manual  for  Courts-Martial,  1910  (as  amended).* 

Manual  for  Army  Cooks. 

Annual  Price  List  of  Clothing  and  Equipage  (Cir.  11,  Q.  M.  C,  1913). 

Price  List  of  Small  Arms,  etc.  (Ordnance  publication  No.  1879). 

Directions  for  measuring  clothing  (Form  No.  164,  Q.  M.  ('.). 

Blank  Form.s. 

[Estimated  supply  for  six  months.) 


No. 


G 

C 

G 

G 

6 

30 

9 

12 

50 

30 

30 

25 

25 

10 

2 

10 

15 

10 

10 

12 

10 

10 

30 

4 

4 

9 


Name. 


^Morning  reports 

Sick  reports 

Duty  rosters 

Company  returns 

Field  returns 

Descriptive  lists 

Muster  rolls 

Pay  rolls 

Records  of  summary  court  * 

Final  statements  * 

Notifications  of  discharge  * 

Discharge  certificates,  honorable  * 

Statements  of  ser\dce  * 

Returns  of  casualties  in  action 

Ration  returns  (books  of  25  each)* 

Inventories  of  effects  of  deceased  soldiers  * 

Furloughs  * 

Soldier's  deposit  books 

Requisitions  for  clothing 

Monthly  reports  of  ordnance  charges  on  muster  and  pay  rolls 

Memorandum  receipts 

Reports  of  survey 

Designation  of  beneficiary . 

Requisitions  for  blank  forms,  A.  G.  O 

Requisitions  for  blank  forms,  Q.  M.  C 

Inventory  and  inspection  reports 


Form  number. 


332  A 

339  A 

342  A 

30  A 

26  A 

29  A 

61  A 

28  Q 

99  A 

16  Q 

3  A 

203  A 

15  A 

149  A 

223  Q 

34  A 

66  A 

41  Q 

213  Q 

94  0 

448  A 

19G  A 

380  A 

383  A, 

172  Q, 

II. 


G.O. 

G.  O. 

G.O. 
.G.O. 

G.O. 
,  G.  O. 

G.O. 
,  M.  C. 

G.O. 

M.  C. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

M.  C. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

M.  C. 

M.  C. 

D. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

G.O. 

M.  C. 
G.  D. 


Stationery. 
Ink.* 
Pens.* 
Penholders.* 
Pencils.* 
Rubber  erasers.* 
Mucilage. 
Paper  fasteners. 
Rubber  bands. 
Blotting  paper.* 
Sealing  wax. 
Company  seal. 
Ruler. 
Pins. 
Candles.* 
Matches.* 

Penalty  envelopes  (100  for  six  months).* 
Letter  paper  (10  quires  for  six  mouths).* 
Legal  cap  paper  (4  quires  for  six  months).* 
Memorandum  pads  (G  for  six  months).* 
Typewriter  (optional).     (Not  issued.) 
Ty]>ewriter  ribbons  (oi)tional). 
Typewriter  oil  (optional). 


INFANTin     F.QUli'MENT    AIANIAL.  45 

Uox,  Foot  Dressing. 

Small  box  to  be  provuknl  l»y  the  orejanization,  -weiKht  with  fonU'ut.i  not  lo  exceed 
15  pounds.     Suggested  contents  to  be  ])rovi(le(l  I)y  the  rump  iuCirmary  as  foUow.s: 
Foot  powder  (in  cans). 
Zinc  oxide  plaster. 
Iodine. 

.\bsorbent  cotton. 
Roll  of  antiseptic  gauze  bandage. 
Corn  plasters. 
Nail  cutter. 
Corn  knife. 
Scissors. 
Note.— See  General  Order  No.  20,  War  Department,  I'.U'.'. 

Farrior's  Inslrumcnt  Pocket  Case. 

1  canvas  roll. 

1  scalpel. 

1  hook  knife. 

1  clinical  thermometer. 

1  pair  curved  scissors. 

1  pair  dressing  forceps. 

1  pair  artery  forceps. 

1  director,  grooved. 

1  bistoury,  curved,  blunt. 

1  probe. 

1  skein  silk. 

6  needles,  curved. 

Horseshoer's  Emergency  Equipment. 

1  shoeing  hammer. 

1  pincers. 

1  hoof  knife. 

1  jointed  horseshoe,  No.  2. 

1  rasp. 

Horseshoe  nails,  assorted. 
^  pound  oakum. 
|-ounce  bottle  chlorolin  or  kreso. 

Squad  Housewife. 

1  scissors,  pair. 

3  needles,  large. 
24  needles,  assorted  sizes. 
20  pins. 

8  safety  pins. 

1  thread  (white,  black,  and  o.  d.),  card. 

C  buttons,  0.  d.  shirt. 

6  buttons,  underwear. 

G  buttons,  undershirt. 

Harness  IMeader. 

5  blades,  awl,  harness. 
1  handle,  awl. 

6  needles,  harness. 

1  punch,  rivet.  No.  5. 

J  rivets  and  burrs,  copper.  No.  8,  pound. 

1  set,  rivet. 

1  tar,  ounce. 

2  thread,  harness,  ounces. 

Veterinary  Pannier. 

The  contents  of  a  reterinary  ]iannier  are  not  proscribed  in  detail. 
A  pannier  should  be  equipped  wath  such  supplies  as  are  appropriate 
and  necessary  for  any  particular  march  or  expedition.  Panniers  sup- 
plied to  organizations  having  no  veterinarians  are  for  use  as  containers 
of  veterinary  medicines  and  dressings. 


46  INFANTPiY    EQUII'MIiXT    MA^'UAL. 

Tlie  following  is  a  suggested  list  only.     Under  ordinary  conditions 
it  should  suffice  for  100  animals  for  10  days. 

Medicines: 

3  aloes  balls. 

\  pound  ammonia,  aromatic  spirits. 

■}  pound  ammonia  liniment. 

J  jioun.d  charcoal. 

J  pound  chloro  napthol«nim  or  ki'epo. 

.}  pound  colic  mixture. 

-J  pound  cosmoline. 

}  pound  iodine  tincture. 

}f  pound  lime,  chloride  of. 

3  ounces  mercury,  bichloride  of. 
}  pound  oil,  linseed. 

I  pound  oil,  olive. 

}  pound  ointment,  antiseptic. 

J  pound  tar,  pine. 

•\  pound  three  sulphates  (copper,  iron,  and  zinc). 
Dressings: 

I  pound  absorbent  cotton. 

1  package  antiseptic  gauze. 
Bandai!;es: 

1  flannel. 

4  cotton,  white. 
1  pound  oakum. 

1  pound  soap,  castile. 

Note.— The  veterinary  supply  table  pubUshed  in  General  Order  No.  11.5,  War  Department,  1911,  Rives 
a  list  of  the  veterinary  medicines  and  dressings  furnished  by  the  Quartermaster  Corps,  and  the  prescribed 
allowances. 

Field  Range  No.  1. 

Component  parts  of  range  proper: 

1  body.  No.  41. 

1  boiling  plate.  No.  42. 

1  Alamo  attachment,  No.s.  42-A  and  42-B. 
Equipment: 

6  boilers,  Nos.  48,  49,  50,  51,  53,  and  54. 

1  cleaA^er,  6-inch. 

1  dipper,  ^-gallon,  No.  55. 

1  dipper,  quart.  No.  56. 

2  forks,  small. 

1  grinder,  meat. 

1  guard,  tent,  6 J  inch. 

3  knives,  butcher,  8-inch. 

2  lanterns,  folding. 

2  pans,  bake.  No.  52. 

1  pipe,  smoke,  elbow.  No.  47. 

4  pipe,  smoke,  joints,  Nos.  43,  44,  45,  and  46. 
i  saw,  meat,  ]  5-inch. 

1  steel,  butchers,  10-inch. 

1  skimmer,  large. 

2  spoons,  large. 

4  rests,  pan,  14-inch,  No.  57.  Pounds. 

Weight  of  range  without  equipment 168 

Weight  of  equipment 97 

Total 265 

Field  Range  No.  2. 

Component  parts  of  range  proper: 
1  body.  No.  61. 

1  boiling  plate,  No.  62. 
Equipment: 

2  boilers,  Nos.  50  and  51. 
1  dipper,  i  gallon.  No.  5-5. 


INFANTRY    EQUH'MENT    MANUAL. 


47 


Equipment — Continued . 
2  forks,  moat,  snuill. 

1  p;iiard,  tout. 

2  knivos,  butchor,  S-inch. 

1  lantern,  folding. 

2  pans,  bake.  No.  52. 

1  pipe,  smoke,  elbow.  No.  (i7. 

4  pipe,  smoke,  joints,  Nos.  G3,  64.  65,  and  66. 

2  rests,  pan,  14-inch.  No.  57. 
1  saw,  meat,  15-inch. 

1  skimmer,  small. 

2  spoons,  small. 

1  st«el,  butcher,  10-inch.  Pounds. 

Weight  of  range  without  e(iuii)ment 07 

Weight  of  equipment 46 

Total 143 

Teiitage. 

The  following  table  shows  the  number  of  pins,  poles,  and  stoves 
(when  prescribed)  for  each  kind  of  tent: 


Pins. 

Poles. 

Stoves,  etc. 

a 

'6 

0! 

■a 

"rt 

, 

.2 

3 

■3 

1 

« 

.g 

Kind  of  tent. 

.g 

2 

Q? 

ft 

oT   . 

a 

"»  . 

0 

tc 

s 

0 

2 

2 

t£ 

i 

J3 

4-  0 
ft 

|3j 
ft 

3 

'-a 
-.2 

> 

ft:# 
■ftg 
?' 
0 

0 

ft 
ft 

CD 
> 
0 

^ 

m 

M 

Ph 

w 

w 

(2 

M 

l-> 

w 

M 

M 

X 

Sfi 

?fi 

1 

? 

4 

0 

fi 

9S 

''S 

1 

r, 

''♦ 

1> 

1 

4 

10 
10 

2 

44 

38 

1 

3 

S 

7 

Wall,  and  flv.." 

18 
08 

20 
52 

1 

2 
4 

"4' 

- 

Ward 

. 

?8 

Tent  pins  are  issued  220  large  per  box,  and  275  small  per  box.  A.  R.  1170  authorizes  quartermasters  to 
drop  from  their  property  accounts  tent  pins  upon  officers'  certificate  that  the  articles  have  been  worn  out 
in  service. 

Pyramidal  tents,  larsre,  are  issued  for  equipment  B,  for  each  company,  at  the  rate  of  1  for  an  oiTice,  1  for 
storage,  and  1  for  everv  8  enlisted  men. 

Pyramidal  tents,  small,  are  issued  for  olTicers  only.  The  allowance  in  equipment  B  is  1  for  each  field 
•fhcer,  1  for  each  captain,  and  1  for  each  two  lieutenants.  The  allowance  in  equipment  A  is  one  for  each 
officer  above  the  rank  of  captain. 

For  latrines,  until  latrme  screens  are  manufactured  and  issued ,  worn  out  or  obsolete  tcnta^e  may  be  used . 

Until  exhausted,  conical  wall  tents  may  be  used  in  lieu  of  pyramidal  tents,  large;  and  wall  tents  in  lieu 
of  pyramidal  tents,  small. 


Farrier's  and  Blacksmith's  Tools,  Set. 


1  an\il,  small.' 

1  apron,  leather.' 

2  chisels,  cold  handles. 
1  chisel,  hot,  cleaver.' 
1  chisel,  cold,  hand.' 

1  clinch  cutter  (buffer). ^ 

J  clinch  iron.' 

1  dividers. 

1  file,  flat,  bastard,  12-inch. 

1  hammer,  ball  pein.' 

1  hammer,  riveting. 

1  hammer,  shoeing.' 

1  hammer,  sledge. 


1  hardie.' 

1  knife,  farrier.' 

1  nippers,  hoof-cuttijig.' 

1  nippers,  hoof -paring. 

1  pincers.' 

1  pritchel.' 

3  punches,  hand,  round.* 

6  rasps,  16-inch.' 

1  set  stock  and  dies,  ^-inch  to  1^-inch. 

1  tong,  large.' 

1  vise,  small. 

2  wrenches,  monkey,  18-inch  and  J  2-inch. 


1  wrench,  S. 

»  These  articles,  when  extracted  from  the  set,  form  the  kit  of  farrier's  and  black.smiths  tools  and  fomi  a 
part  of  equipment  A.    The  remaining  articles  are  in  equipment  B. 


48 


INFANTKV    EQUIPMENT    MAXUAL. 


Saddler's  Tools,  Set. 


1  awl,  collar.' 
1  a^vl,  round.' 
18  blades,  awl,  3  earh,  C  sizes.' 
1  brush,  glue,  small. 
1  can,  oil. 

1  chest,  tool,  saddler's  combination. 
1  chisel,  cold. 
1  creaser,  ii'on. 
1  cup,  tin,  pint. 
1  dividers,  pair. 
1  file,  round  (ta])per  6-inch). 
1  hammer,  riveting.' 
1  hammer,  shoe. 
1  hammer,  tack. 
1  horse,  stitching. 
1  knife,  head. 
1  knife,  gauge.' 


1  knife,  shoe. 

1  nippers,  medium. 

1  punch,  revohdng,  G-tube.' 

2  punches,  round,  Nos.  2  and  9. 
1  pliers,  small. 

1  rule,  36-inch. 

1  screw  driver,  small. 

1  set,  rivet.' 

1  shears,  pair. 

1  slicker,  glass. 

1  stone,  oil.' 

2  thimbles. 
1  tickler. 

1  tool,  claw. 

1  tool,  edge,  common.' 

1  vise,  small. 


Wheelwright's  and  Carpsntcr's  Tools,  Set. 


1  ax,  hand.- 

1  auger,  hollow. 

8  bits,  auger,  ^  i,^  -J,  1,  h 

1  inch. 

1  bit,  screw  driver. - 

1  brace,  ratchet,  12-inch. - 

1  calipers,  pair. 

8  chisels,  firmer;  ^,  §,  i,  f , 

2  inch. 

6  files,  saw,  taper,  5-inch. 

1  gauge,  thumb,  mortise. 

1  hammer,  claw.^ 

1  knife,  drawing. 

1  oiler. ^ 

1  plane,  smooth. 


f,^  J,  and 


i,^l,  1\,  and 


(3  2). 


1  plane,  jack. 

1  plane,  jointer. 

1  rasp,  wood,  12-inch. 

1  rule,  2-foot. 2_ 

1  saM',  hand,  rip. 

1  saw,  hand,  cross-cut. ^ 

1  set,  saw,  compass,  with  handle. 

1  screw  driver,  hand. 

1  set,  saw. 2 

1  spoke  pointer. 

1  square,  try. 

1  square,  steel. 

1  stone,  oil. 2 

1  \'ise,  block. 

1  wrench,  monkey,  10-inch. - 


Escort  Wagon  and  Harness,  Complete,  Set. 


Where  carried. 

Number. 

Wagon,  escort: 

(Includes  running  gear,  wagon 

1 

body,  1  tongue,  1  doubletree, 
1    leadbar,    4    singletrees,    6 
bows,  2  chains,  lock,  1  wagon 
cover,  1  jockey  box,  1  tool  box 
with    padlock    and    key,    1 
driver'sseat  and  1  axle  wrench.) 
(Total  weight,  1,511  pounds). 
Wagon  equipment: 

"Wagon  parts,  extra  (total  weight 
106  pounds) — , 
Blocks,  brake 

In  oscillating  tool  box 

2 

Bolts,  king 

...do '. 

1 

Bolts,  tire — 

}  by  2f  inches 

^  by  3  inches 

do 

1 

.do 

5 

Bolts,  wagon — 

^  by  1=V  inches 

do...      . 

2 

■j^  by  If  inclies 

do.. 

2 

•^  by  2  inches 

do 

1 

'  These  articles,  when  extracted  from  the  set,  form  the  saddler's  tool  Kit  and  form  a  part  of  equipment 
A.    The  remaining  articles  are  in  equipment  15. 

2  These  article,s,  when  extracted  from  the  set,  form  tlie  wheelwright'.s  and  carpenter's  kit  and  form  a 
part  of  equipment  A.    The  remaining  articles  are  in  equipment  B. 


INFANTRY    EQUii'MENT    MANUAL. 
Escort  wagon  and  Imracss,  complete,  set — (Jouliiuiod. 


49 


Wajroii  oquipmont — Continiiod . 

Wi\<4on  purts,  extra — Contimicd. 
Bolts,  wagon — (_\)ntinued . 

Ys  by  2. J-  inches 

I  by  3  inches 

^  by  11  inches 

f  by  4  inches 

Links,  open 

Nuts,  axle 

Reach 

Rivets,  iron 

xz  by  1^  inches 

I  by  1^-  inches 

Tongue 

Trees,  double 

Trees,  single 

Wagon  accessories  (total  -weight  8:5 
pounds) : 

Ax  and  helve 

Bags,  nose 

Brush,  horse 

Bucket,  g.  i 

Comb,  curry 

G lobe,  lantern 

Grease,  axle,  pounds 

Halter  and  strap 

■   Lantern,  combination 

Pickax  and  helve 

Rope,  |-inch,  feet 

Spade 

WTiip 

Wick,  lantern 

Wrench,  monkey 

Twine,  ball 

Harness: 

Lead,  s.  s.  (72  pounds) 

Wheel,  s.  s.  (90  pounds) do 

Harness  equipment: 

Harness  parts,  extra  (total  weight 
8J  pounds) — • 

Buckles,  f  inch 

Buckles,  f  inch 

Buckles,  1  inch 

Buckles,  2  inches 


■\V here  carried. 


Number. 


In  oscillating  tool  box  . .  .. 

....do 

....do 

....do 

....do 

....do.. 

On  left  side  of  wagon  body. 


In  oscillating  tool  box 

....do 

On  left  side  of  wagon  body. 

Bolted  to  coupling  pole 

In  oscillating  tool  box 


do 

do. 

do. 

do. 

do. 


In  lantern  in  oscillating  tool  box. 

In  oscillating  tool  box 

....do 

....do 

....do 

....do 

..,.do 

In  socket 

In  lantern  in  oscillating  tool  box. 

....do 

....do 


On  mules. 


Clips,  trace. 

Hames 

Rings,  J  inch 

Rings,  1  inch 

Rings,  1 J  inches  . . . 

Rings,  2  inches 

Snaps,  1  inch 

Snaps,  H  inches 

Snaps,  2  inches 

Straps,  hame 

Harness    accessories    (total 
(J  pounds): 
Oil,  neat's-foot,  gallons  , 
Soap,  ham3.ss,  pounds. . 

Sponge 

Wire,  stove,  spool 


weiLdit 


In  jockey  box. 

....do 

....do 

....do 


In  oscillating  tool  box. 

do 

In  jockey  box 

do 


.do. 
.do. 
.do. 
.do. 
.do. 


In  oscillating  tool  box. 


.do 
-do. 
.do. 
.do. 


60 


INFANTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 
Escort  icagoa  mid  Jiarncss,  complete,  set  -Coiitiuued. 


Where  carried. 


Number. 


Additional  supplies  to  bo  carried  in 
wagon,  which  are  not  included  in 
the  "Oomplete  set. "  These  sup- 
plies are  provided  and  maintained 
by  organizations: 

Nails,    horseshoe,    number    (1^ 

pounds). 
Shoes,  mule,  fitted,  number  (16 

pounds). 
In  campaign  (F.  S.  II.  302)— 

Grain,  reserve,  pounds 

Rations,  reserve,  number  ... 


In  oscillating  tool  box. 
do 


In  oscillating  tool  box. 
do 


100 
16 


36 
2 


The  foregoing  list  of  articles  is  prescribed  for  each  escort  wagon  and  team  wherever 
tised. 

Company  Barber's  Kit. 

Not  an  article  of  issue.     Will  be  provided  by  company  fund.     Seepage  40   for  how 
•arried. 

2  brushes,  shaving. 
2  clippers. 
2  cups. 

1  hone. 
6  razors. 

2  scissors. 

2  strops,  razor. 
12  towels. 


CARE  OF  PROPERTY. 

CLEANING   AND    CARE    OF   THE    U.  S.  MAGAZINE   RIFLE,  CAL.  .30. 

■  After  firin<:,  the  rifle  should  be  cleaned  not  later  than  the  evening 
of  the  day  on  which  it  was  fired.  If  the  cleaning  be  put  off  until  the 
next  day  or  later,  rusting  of  the  bore  will  result.  If  the  bore  be  then 
cleaned,  pitting  ^\^ll  be  found  when  the  rust  is  removed. 

For  cleaning  the  rifle  the  folloudng  materials  are  needed: 

Barrack  cleaning  rod  (or  jointed  cleaning  rod  or  thong  and  brush  in 
the  field).  Recent  issues  of  barrack  cleaning  rods  arc  long  enough  to 
permit  of  cleaning  of  the  rifle  from  the  breech. 

Cut  flannel  patches.  These  should  be  cut  the  correct  size  to  fit 
over  the  tip  of  the  rod  and  to  pass  through  the  boro  with  medium  pres- 
sure. If  they  be  too  tight  or  of  poor  material,  the  rod  may  become 
stuck  in  the  bore. 

A  suitable  alkaline  solution.  This  may  be  ammonia,  28  per  cent, 
or  a  saturated  solution  of  sal  soda  and  water.  A  saturated  solution  is 
made  by  dissohHng  as  much  sal  soda  in  water  as  the  water  mil  take  up 
without  leaving  a  sediment  in  the  bottom  of  the  container.  On 
account  of  the  cost  of  the  ammonia,  sal  soda  should  always  be  used 
except  where  it  is  found  impracticable  to  clean  the  rifle  again  on  the 
folloA\'ing  day. 

Cosmic,  No.  SO,  soft.  This  is  the  heavy  grease  issued  in  the  annual 
allowance  of  cleaning  materials. 

To  clean  the  bore,  remove  the  bolt  from  the  rifle.  Rest  the  muzzle 
of  the  rifle  on  a  clean  board  or  place  in  a  cleaning  rack.  Saturate  a 
flannel  patch  in  the  alkaline  solution.  With  the  fingers  place  it  in 
the  bolt  well,  centering  it  over  the  entrance  to  the  chamber.  Center 
the  patch  W'ith  the  tip  of  the  cleaning  rod  and  slowly  push  it  into  the 
bore.  Run  it  back  and  forth  through  the  bore,  scrubbing  the  entire 
bore  from  breech  to  muzzle.  Repeat  this  with  several  more  patches 
wet  with  the  alkahne  solution,  then  immediately  dry  the  bore  and 
chamber  with  clean  dry  flannel  patches,  swabbing  it  in  a  similar 
manner.  The  alkaline  solution  must  not  be  allowed  to  remain  in  or 
dry  in  the  bore  or  rust  will  result.  When  the  bore  is  dry  and  clean 
saturate  a  flannel  patch  Avith  cosmic  and  thoroughly  swab  the  bore 
with  it,  allowing  a  thick  coating  of  cosmic  to  remain  in  the  bore. 

Repeat  this  cleaning  on  the  following  day,  first  swabbing  out  all 
cosmic  before  using  the  alkaline  solution. 

After  cleaning  the  bore  the  exterior  of  the  rifle  should  be  wiped  off 
with  an  oily  rag.  This  should  always  be  done  after  the  rifle  has  been 
exposed  to  rain,  snow,  or  very  cold  weather,  and  after  being  handled 
with  sweaty  hands. 

The  bolt  and  mechanism  of  the  rifle  should  be  lubricated  by  wiping 
with  a  rag  saturated  in  sperm  oil. 

Occasionally  the  stock  of  the  rifle  should  be  treated  to  a  coat  of 
linseed  oil,  well  rubbed  in  with  the  bare  hand. 

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52  IKFAXTRY    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

At  formal  iuspoctions  all  arms  should  bo  perfectly  clean  and  free 
from  oil,  inside  and  out,  in  order  that  the  inspector  may  be  able  to 
determine  their  exact  condition.  Dirt  and  gummed  oil  may  be 
removed  from  crevices  and  screw  heads  by  aid  of  a  small  stiff  paint- 
brush. After  the  inspection  the  bores  of  the  rifles  should  be  greased 
with  cosmic,  the  niechanism  lubricated,  and  the  exterior  oiled. 

Before  firing  the  rifle  wipe  all  oil  from  the  bore  and  sights  and 
blacken  the  sights  in  the  smoke  of  burning  camphor  or  the  flame  of  a 
caudle. 

Paragraph  292,  U.  S.  Army  Regulations :  Enlisted  men  will  not  take 
their  arms  apart  except  by  permission  of  a  commissioned  officer  under 
proper  supervision,  and  only  in  the  manner  prescribed  in  the  descrip- 
tive pamphlet  of  the  arm  issued  by  the  Ordnance  Department.  The 
polishing  of  blued  or  browned  parts  of  small  arms,  rebluing  or  rebrown- 
ing,  putting  any  portion  of  an  arm  in  a  fire,  or  removing  a  receiver 
from  a  barrel  is  prohibited.  The  mutilation  of  any  part  by  fiUng  or 
otherwise,  and  attempts  to  beautify  or  change  the  finish,  are  prohib- 
ited. Pieces  will  be  unloaded  before  being  taken  to  quarters  or  tents, 
and  as  soon  as  the  men  using  them  are  relieved  from  duty,  unless 
otherwise  ordered.  The  use  of  tompions  (plugs,  corks,  or  pieces  of 
rag  in  the  muzzle)  in  small  arms  is  forbidden.  The  })rohibition  in  this 
paragraph  of  attempts  to  beautify  or  change  the  finish  of  arms  in  the 
hands  of  enlisted  men  is  not  construed  as  forbidding  the  application  of 
raw  linseed  oil  to  the  wood  parts  of  the  arm.  This  oil  is  considered 
necessary  for  the  preservation  of  the  wood,  and  it  may  bo  used  for 
such  polishmg  as  can  be  given  by  rubbmg  in  one  or  more  coats  when 
necessary.  The  use  of  raw  Imseed  oil  only  will  be  allowed  for  redress- 
ing, and  the  application  for  such  purpose  of  any  kind  of  wax  or  var- 
nish, including  heelball,  is  strictly  prohibited. 

REMOVING  METAL  FOULING. 

When  cleaning  the  rifle,  after  scrubbing  the  bore  with  the  alkaline 
solution  and  wiping  it  dry  and  clean,  and  before  oiling  it  with  cosmic, 
hold  the  breech  up  to  the  light  and  examine  the  bore  from  the  muzzle. 
If  small  flakes  of  metal,  in  appearance  like  flakes,  smeai-s,  or  lumps  of 
silver,  appear  on  the  rifling  near  the  muzzle  and  for  a  few  inches  down 
the  bore  from  the  muzzle,  this  is  metal  fouling  from  the  cupro-nickel 
jacket  of  the  bullet  and  should  be  removed  at  once  by  an  application 
of  the  metal  fouling  solution.  Enlisted  men  will  be  instructed  that 
whenever  metal  folding  appears  in  their  rifles  they  will  immediately 
take  the  rifle  to  their  quartermaster  sergeant  or  artificer  for  the 
purpose  of  having  this  fouling  removed.  Its  removal  should  not  be 
delayed  or  the  bore  will  become  pitted  under  the  metal  foulmg.  All 
company  officers,  quartermaster  sergeants,  and  artificei-s  will  be  made 
familiar  with  the  method  of  removmg  metal  fouling. 

The  metal  fouling  solution  consists  of: 

Ammonia,  28  per  cent ounces. .  6 

Water... '. do.  . . .  4 

Ammonium  persulphate do 1 

Ammonium  carbonate grains . .  200 

The  carbonate  and  })ersulphate  should  fii-st  be  pulverized  and  mixed 
together,  and  the  ammonia  (28  per  cent)  and  water  added.  One  ounce 
of  ammonium  persul})hate  equals  two  medium  heapmg  spoonfuls. 
Two  hundred  grains  of  ammonium  carbonate  equals  one  medium 


INFANTHV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL.  53 

heaping  sj)()oiirul.  The  spoon  leferrecl  to  is  the  s])ooii  issued  by  tlic; 
Orchiance  Department  as  a  part  of  the  individual  mess  outfit  of  the 
sohlier. 

This  solution  is  sufficient  to  fill  about  seven  barrels.  It  cuii  be 
used  twice,  but  used  solution  should  not  be  mixed  with  iniiised.  'I^he 
following  precautions  should  be  observed: 

The  various  l)ottles  containing  the  ingredients  of  tlie  solution 
should  alwa3's  be  kept  tightly  corked  and  in  a  cool  place. 

The  solution  should  alwaj's  be  freshly  ])repared.  It  will  keej) 
about  a  month  if  kept  in  a  cool  place,  tightly  corked  in  the  patent 
stoppered  bottles  in  which  the  ammonia  (28  per  cent)  is  supplied 
provided  the  bottle  is  always  kept  tightly  corked  except  when  actually 
j)Ouring  it  out.  It  weakens  quickly,  and  in  some  cases  becomes  danger- 
ous to  the  bore  of  the  rifle  if  ex})ose(l  to  the  air. 

Never  use  the  solution  in  a  hot  harrel.  If  the  rifle  is  to  he  cleaned 
soon  after  firing  always  allow  it  to  cool  first. 

Do  not  allow  the  solution  to  get  into  the  mechanism  of  the  rifle  or 
on  the  stock.  It  will  rust  the  steel  if  allowed  to  evaporate  on  it,  and 
will  burn  the  wood  of  the  stock. 

Always  wipe  every  trace  of  oil  from  the  bore  before  using  the 
solution. 

To  apply  the  solution: 

The  barrel  of  the  rifle  being  cold,  remove  the  bolt,  floor  plate, 
magazine  spring,  and  follower.  Place  a  rubber  cork  tightly  in  the 
chamber  so  as  to  perfectly  seal  the  chamber  near  its  forw^ard  end, 
and  slip  a  2-inch  length  of  rubber  tube  tightly  over  the  muzzle  of  the 
rifle.  Stand  the  rifle,  muzzle  up  and  barrel  vertical,  in  a  rack  and 
carefully  pour  the  solution  into  the  bore  until  the  bore  is  full  and 
the  solution  rises  m  the  rubber  tube  above  the  muzzle  of  the  bore. 
Use  extreme  care  in  pouring  in  the  solution  not  to  spill  any  over  th(^ 
exterior  of  the  rifle  or  on  the  stock.  Pour  slowly.  A  glass  funnel 
will  facilitate.  If  any  runs  over  the  outside  w^ipe  it  off  at  once.  Let 
the  solution  remain  in  the  bore  for  15  minutes  (under  no  circum- 
stances over  30  minutes).  Then  invert  the  rifle  and  pour  it  out. 
Kemove  the  cork  and  tube  and  immediately  pour  water  through  the 
bore,  then  swab  the  bore  perfectly  diy  with  clean,  dry  flannel  patches. 
The  solution  should  not  be  allowed  to  evaporate  on  the  bore  or  rust 
will  result.  Unused  solution  is  colorless,  but  as  it  dissolves  the  metal 
fouling  it  assumes  a  deep  blue  color.  Blue  color  is  always  a  sign 
that  metal  fouling,  m  more  or  less  quantity,  has  been  present.  After 
diying  the  bore  it  should  1)e  thoroughly  coated  with  cosmic. 

CARE   OF  ARMS  IN  THE  STOREROOM. 

The  company  ciuartermaster  sergeant  is  responsible  for  the  care 
of  arms  which  are  stored  in  the  company  storeroom,  or  which  are 
not  being  habitually  used  by  enlisted  men.  Such  arms  should  be 
thoroughly  cleaned  before  being  placed  in  store,  using  the  metal  foul- 
ing solution  if  necessary.  They  should  be  thoroughly  greased  inside 
and  out  with  cosmic.  Cosmic  may  be  painted  on  the  exterior  and 
])arts  of  the  mechanism  with  a  small  paint  brush.  They  should  be 
kept  in  arm  chests  or  arm  lockers  under  lock  and  key.  Under  no 
circumstances  should  they  be  kept  in  cloth  or  canvas  covci-s,  as  the 
cover  absorbs  moisture  and  rusts  the  weapon.  If  the  storeroom  is 
not  perfectly  diy  the  arms  in  store  should  be  examined  periodically. 


64  INFANTRY   EQUIPMENT   MANUAL. 

CLEANING   OF  THE  .22   CALIBER   GALLERY  PRACTICE   RIFLE. 

The  bore  of  this  rifle  should  be  given  especial  attention,  as  if  not 
properly  cared  for  it  deteriorates  very  rapidly  and  soon  becomes 
unserviceable.  While  a  small  amount  of  pitting  or  rusting  will  not 
seriously  affect  the  accuracy  of  the  .30  caliber  rifle,  the  same  amount 
will  ruin  a  .22  caliber  barrel  for  accurate  shooting,  and  no  amount  of 
subsequent  care  will  restore  its  accuracy. 

As  soon  as  possible  after  firing  has  ceased  the  bore  should  first  be 
swabbed  with  a  flannel  patch  saturated  with  ammonia,  28  per  cent. 
The  bore  should  then  be  thoroughly  dried  and  cleaned  with  clean 
flannel  patches  until  the  patches  no  longer  show  dirt.  It  should  then 
be  greased  with  cosmic.  This  cleaning  should  be  repeated  on  the 
following  day. 

Should  the  bore  show  signs  of  leading  it  should  be  scrubbed  when 
dry  and  clean  with  a  .22  caliber  cleaning  brush,  and  then  swabbed 
for  some  minutes  with  flannel  patches  heavily  greased  with  mercurial 
ointment  (blue  ointment).  When  finally  set  away  it  should  bo 
greased  with  mercurial  ointment  instead  of  with  cosmic. 

Cartridge  holders  must  be  kept  scrupulously  clean  to  obtain  accu- 
rate results.  During  the  firing  they  may  be  occasionally  dipped  in 
gasoline  for  this  purpose,  taking  care  not  to  place  a  cartridge  in  them 
until  the  gasoline  has  evaporated  on  account  of  the  efl'ect  of  the  gaso- 
line on  the  outside  lubrication  of  the  cartridge.  Guard  them  care- 
fully from  blows  or  falls  which  mi^ht  injure  the  muzzle,  and  from  dust 
and  dirt.  Never  allow  them  to  oe  ejected  from  the  rifle  onto  the 
ground.  At  the  end  of  the  firing  they  should  be  thoroughly  cleaned 
inside  and  out,  dried  and  oiled  with  sperm  oil. 

Should  the  gallery  practice  rifle  repeatedly  misfire  this  is  probably 
caused  by  the  point  of  the  striker  becoming  blunt  from  striking 
against  the  steel  firing  pin  of  the  cartridge  holder,  and  the  substitu- 
tion of  a  new  striker  will  obviate  the  difficulty. 

CLEANING   OF   THE   AUTOMATIC  PISTOL,  CALIBER  .45. 

Draw  back  the  slide  and  place  a  cork  in  the  rear  end  of  the  chamber 
to  prevent  the  alkaline  solution  from  entering  the  mechanism  of  the 
pistol.  Clean  the  bore  of  the  pistol  from  the  muzzle  exactly  as  de- 
scribed for  the  .30  caliber  rifle.  Except  when  placed  in  store  no  heavy 
oil  should  be  used  on  the  mechanism  of  the  pistol.  Use  sperm  oil.  Dust 
or  dirt,  combined  A\Tith  excessive  oil,  will  cause  the  parts  to  gum  and 
w^ork  stiffly. 

CARE   OF   LEATHER   EQUIPMENT. 

To  preserve  the  life  of  leather  equipments  they  should  be  cleaned 
whenever  dirt,  grit,  or  mud  has  collected  on  them,  or  when  they  have 
become  wet.  Climate,  frequency  of  exposure  to  weather,  and  wear 
and  tear  due  to  ser^dce  are  so  variable  that  no  definite  rule  can  be 
laid  down  as  to  the  proper  time  for  cleaning.  The  condition  of  the 
leather  alone  will  determine  this.  So  long  as  tlie  leather  is  reasonably 
pliable,  looks  and  feels  well,  no  oil  should  oe  used,  and  soap  and  polish 
sparingly  applied.  In  cleaning,  each  part  should  be  carefully  washed 
with  a  sponge  moistened  %\-ith  a  thick  lather  made  from  clean  water 
and  castile  soap,  and  then  rubbed  vigorously  until  it  is  thoroughly 


INFA2s'TEV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAI.,  55 

dry.  If  siirfuce  polish  is  (Icsiivd,  u|)))ly  thick  lather  lundo  froju  clctir 
water  and  Frank  ^liller's  soaj),  allow  leather  to  dry  and  then  rub 
thoroughly  with  a  soft  cloth. 

If  leather  becomes  harsh  and  dry  from  exposure  to  wet  or  other 
cause,  it  will  bo  necessary  to  oil  the  equipment.  Before  oiling,  the 
('(juipment  shonld  be  carefully  washed  as  follows: 

Take  a  damp  sponge,  squeezed  nearly  dry,  rub  it  on  castile  soap 
and  manipulate  to  form  a  thick  lather,  apply  lather  to  surface  of 
leather,  and  let  it  stand  until  dry;  when  dry,  remove  with  a  clean 
damp  sponge;  spots  particularly  soiled  may  bo  rubbed  witli  a  moist 
soaped  cloth.  While  the  surface  of  the  leather  is  still  slightly  moist 
from  the  w'ashing,  apply  the  ncat's-foot  oil  with  a  cloth,  moistened, 
but  not  wot  or  saturated,  with  oil. 

After  the  oil  has  been  applied  the  equipment  should  be  loft  for 
some  time — a  day  if  practicable — and  then  thoroughly  rubbed  with 
a  coarse  dry  cloth  until  the  surface  is  clean. 

The  treatment  described  above  is  all  that  is  necessary  to  keep  the 
eciuipment  in  excellent  condition.  Three  or  four  times  a  year  is  gen- 
erally enough  to  oil  leather  under  ordinary  conditions  of  continuous 
service  if  the  equipment  is  properly  cared  for.  Under  oxiceptional 
conditions  of  w^arm,  moist  climate  or  frequent  whetting  and  drying,  it 
should  be  oiled  at  shorter  intervals,  but  great  care  should  be  taken  to 
avoid  excessive  use  or  too  frequent  use  of  oil. 

If  a  polish  only  of  personal  leather  equipment  is  desired  the  dressing 
supplied  by  the  Ordnance  Department  should  be  used.  Apply  it 
sparingly  to  the  entire  surface  and  then  rub  briskly  with  a  dry  cloth. 
In  no  case  should  the  leather  be  dipped  in  water  or  be  placed  in  the 
sun  to  dry. 

CARE  OF  BLACK  LEATHER  HARNESS. 

To  clean  and  dross  black  leather,  w^ash  it  in  water  (lukewarm  pre- 
ferred) with  castile  soap.  An  old  horse  brush  will  be  found  very 
satisfactory  for  applying  the  soap  and  w^ater.  Dry  in  the  shade; 
when  almost  dry  apply  the  blacking,  rubbing  it  in  thoroughly.  Dry 
in  the  shade  and  then  apply  noat's-foot  oil  wath  a  sponge  or  rag,  rub- 
bing in  well  until  the  leather  is  soft  and  pliable.  When  dry,  a  certian 
amount  of  oil  and  blacking  will  exude  from  the  leather;  this  should 
bo  rubbed  oflF  with  a  dry  cloth. 

All  harness  should  be  hung  in  reasonably  dry  and  well  ventilated 
storerooms,  each  sot  by  itself,  and  never  left  in  packing  boxes. 

CARE   OF   CLOTHING. 

Clothing  issued  to  enlisted  men  should  be  cared  for  by  the  men 
themselves.  Spots  should  always  bo  removed  as  soon  as  possible. 
Turpentine  will  take  out  paint.  Grease  spots  can  bo  removed  by 
placmg  a  piece  of  bro^vn  paper,  iiow^spapor,  or  other  absorbent  papov 
.>vor  the  stam  and  pressing  with  a  hot  iron;  or,  moisten  a  clean 
woolen  rag  with  gaswino,  ru])  the  cloth  briskly,  and  press  with  a  hot 
iron.  Clothing  should  be  kept  thoroughly  brushed,  and  b\  the 
Organized  Militia  should  bo  pressed  at  least  once  a  month.  Gilt 
t)rnaments  and  buttons  shonld  be  frequently  polished,  ])ut  bronze 
ornaments  and  buttons  should  be  merely  wiped  clean. 


56  INFAXTBV    EQUIPMENT    MANUAL. 

To  romovc  dirt  and  mud  from  loggings,  liayorsacks,  canteens,  and 
articles  of  web  equipment,  wait  imtil  dry,  and  then  remove  with  a 
stiff  brush,  care  being  taken  not  to  abrade  the  material.  In  no  case 
should  these  articles  bo  washed  or  treated  with  any  description  of 
dressuig  or  other  preparation.  To  remove  grease  spots  or  other 
stains,  acids,  alkalies,  and  other  strong  detergents  should  not  bo  used. 
For  this  purpose  gasoline,  when  available  in  sufhcient  quantities  for 
complete  immersion  of  the  soiled  material,  gives  the  most  satisfactory 
results.  In  default  of  this  a  suds  made  from  w\ater  and  H.  &  II.  soap 
(issued  as  a  part  of  the  cleanmg  and  preserving  materials  by  the  Ord- 
nance Department)  will  efi'ect  a  thorough  cleaning.  Sufficient  suds 
should  be  provided  to  permit  of  the  complete  unmersion  of  the  article. 
The  soiled  part  is  gently  rubbed  in  clean  water.  The  metal  parts  are 
all  bronzed,  and  no  effort  should  be  made  to  polish  them. 

Woolen  articles,  particularly  those  m  the  storeroom,  should  be 
carefully  guarded  against  moths.  This  is  best  accomplished  by 
pacldng  them  m  chests  lined  first  with  tar  paper,  and  with  a  covering 
of  newspaper  over  the  tar  paper.  Camphor  or  other  moth  prepara- 
tion should  be  liberally  sprinkled  between  the  articles,  and  the  lid  of 
the  chest  should  fit  tightly.  No  article  shoidd  be  placed  m  a  moth- 
proof chest  until  it  has  been  thorouglily  brushed  and  aired.  If  there 
is  any  doubt  about  the  presence  of  moth  eggs  it  should  be  gone  over 
with  gasoline. 

CARE   OF   SHOES. 

Ordmarily  the  only  care  necessary  for  shoes  is  to  keep  them  clean 
and  polished.  Should  the  shoes  become  thoroughly  wet  they  should 
be  filled  with  dry  oats,  bran,  or  sand  and  dried  m  the  shade;  never 
near  a  fire.  If  the  leather  becomes  hard,  dry,  or  stiff  the  shoes  should 
be  given  a  slight  coating  of  neat's-foot  oil,  well  rubbed  in.  Too  much 
oil  on  the  shoes  will  interfere  with  a  proper  polish,  and  with  some  men 
may  cause  burned  feet. 

For  the  proper  fittmg  of  shoes  to  enlisted  men,  and  the  breakmg  in 
of  shoes  see  General  Order  No.  26,  War  Department,  1912.  Every 
company  should  have  a  copy  of  this  order  on  file.  ' 

CARE    OF    AVAGOXS    IN    STORE. 

Wagons  should  be  stored  in  dry  buildings  without  heating  plants — • 
never  in  steam-heated  buildings.  Before  being  used  they  should  be 
thoroughly  exammed  to  see  that  all  parts  and  tires  are  tight.  If  the 
joints  are  loose  the  wagons  should  be  put  out  in  the  rain  or  washed 
with  quantities  of  water.  Where  there  are  signs  of  rust,  the  parts 
should  be  painted  at  once.  After  use  repairs  should  be  made  before 
storing.     Axles  should  be  kept  well  greased  at  all  times. 

PROTECTION  FROM  THEFT. 

The  following  paragraphs  from  Ordnance  Property  Regulations 
are  cited  for  the  information  of  those  charged  with  the  care  of  smal 
arms : 

52.  *  *  *  A\'heii  small  arms  are  not  in  the  possession  of  enlisted  men  for  the 
performance  of  military  duty,  they  are  required  to  be  locked  in  the  arm  racks  or  the 
;irm  lockers.  The  arm  racks  are  intended  for  the  safe-keeping  of  the  small  arms  in 
daily  use  by  the  organization  to  which  they  have  been  issued,  and  the  arm  lockers 
for  such  arms  as  are  not  required  to  be  issued  frequently  to  enlisted  men. 


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54.  *..*  *  \\'hcn,  for  any  reason,  troops  in  the  field  arc  not  permitted  to  bo 
armed  at  all  times,  resjionsible  officers  will  ha\e  the  j)istolri  and  revolvers  safeguarded 
under  conditions  that  will  provide  for  their  8afe-kee2)ing. 

G7.  The  Organized  Militia  of  the  several  .States,  Territories,  and  the  District  of 
Columbia  are  required  to  have;  arm  racks  and  arm  lockers  on  hand  for  the  safe-keeping 
of  the  small  arms  issued  to  them  and  to  see  that  every  possible  precaution  is  taken 
for  their  safe-keeping. 

G8.  The  several  States,  Territories,  and  the  District  of  Columbia  are  required  to 
provide  suitable  armories  for  the  safe-keeping  of  ordnance  property  of  the  United 
States  issued  to  them. 

Troops  of  the  Organized  Militia,  unless  they  are  serving  in  the  field,  are  required 
to  store  the  ordnance  property  issued  to  them  in  the  armories  provided  for  the 
purpose. 


WEIGHT    OF   VARIOUS   ARTICLES    OF    EQUIPMENT. 

OUDXAXCE   I'UOi'ERTY. 

Rine,  U.  S.,  caliber  .30 !)     2.^ 

Bayonet,  model  3  905 I     1 

Pistol,  caliber  .45... 2     7 

Infantry  equipment,  old  model: 

Canteen,  infantry 14 

Cartridge  belt,  cal.  .30 1     C,\ 

Cartridge-belt  suspenders ll 

Cup,  aluminum,  model  1 908 !| 

Fork ._. 1 1 

Gunsling 12 

Knife 2 

Haversack 1     5 

Spoon 1§ 

Canteen-haversack  slxaps,  each 7^ 

Meat  can,  aluminum 13| 

Pouch  for  first-aid  packet •        1 1 

Infantry  ecjuipment,  model  1910: 

Arm  repair  chest 40 

Cleaning  rod,  jointed 9^ 

Cleaning-rod  case 2 

Bayonet  scabbard G=| 

Bolo  scabbard , Sf 

Bacon  can 8  J 

Canteen GJ 

Cup 7^ 

Canteen  cover 5^ 

Cartridge  belt,  cal.  .30,  mounted  or  dismounted 1     8:^ 

Condiment  can 4| 

Fork Ih 

Haversack 1  12| 

Pack  carrier S\ 

Knife 1 1 

Meat  can 13^ 

Pouch  for  first-aid  packet 1| 

Spoon 2 

Intrenching  tools: 

Hand  ax 1  ^3^ 

Hand-ax  carrier o| 

Pick  mattock 2     4h 

Pick-mattock  carrier 4| 

Shovel I     2^ 

Shovel  carrier l4f 

Ammunition: 

100  rounds,  ball,  cal.  ..30 5     9 

Bandoleer,  60  rounds,  ball,  cal.  .30 3.  88 

Box  of  1,200  rounds,  ball,  cal.  .30 99 

1  round,  ball,  cal.  .30 '  395 

QtTARTICUM.VSTER  PROPKIITV. 

Blanket ,  old  model,  o.  d 5     1 

Blanket,  light  weight  (model  1910) 3 

Shelter  tent,  half  (new  model) 3 

Poncho,  new  mo<lel 3 

Shelter- ten  t  pins,  new  model,  set  of  5 5 

Field  range  No.  I ,  complete 265 

Field  range  No.  2,  complete 143 


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CAMr    CHESTS    AND    PACKING    BOXES. 

Camp  chests  and  packing  boxes,  38  by  19  by  15  inches  outside 
nicasiiremcnt,  meet  nearly  all  requirements  for  escort  wagon,  motor 
truck,  pack  animal,  or  water  transport,  and  accordingly  all  quarter- 
master supplies  ijitended  for  field  service  will,  when  practicable,  bo 
packed  in  boxes  of  such  dimensions,  constructed  of  suitable  light  but 
durable  material  (ordinarih^  not  exceeding  .^-inch  sides  anfl  1-hich 
ends),  and  bound  round  the  ends  and  center  when  necessary  with  suit- 
able hoop  iron  or  wire,  weight  not  to  exceed  150  pounds  gross. 

Sacking  or  baling  will  be  substituted  for  boxes  whenever  practicable, 
and  when  necessary  to  use  smaller  boxes  same  should  be  exact  sub- 
divisions of  corresponding  dimensions  of  the  standard  box. 


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